Annual Geminids meteor shower to be visible in New Zealand

Sunday 14 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 14 Dec 2025, 2:35pm

The annual Geminids meteor shower will be visible across New Zealand skies starting Sunday night. The best time to view the display is between 2am and sunrise on Monday morning. This meteor shower originates from debris left by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid.

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1. RNZSun 14 Dec 2025, 11:26am

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2. NZ HeraldSun 14 Dec 2025, 2:35pm

   Geminids meteor shower: Best time to see it in New Zealand skies (opens in new tab)