The highest number of meteors will be visible at around 2 a.m. tonight, when the constellation Gemini is at its highest point in the night sky.

Still, the Geminid meteor shower is typically one of the best and most reliable of the year, so skywatchers could spot some bright ones streaking across the night sky if conditions are clear. Under ideal skywatching conditions — without bright moonlight and with little light pollution to interfere — as many as 120 Geminids per hour can be seen.

The Geminid meteor shower is a favorite among stargazers, with up to 120 bright meteors seen across the sky every hour under ideal viewing conditions. The astronomical show peaks Friday night into early Saturday,