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[monicakm]

You should see up to 120 meteors.  I can watch right from the comfort of my own yard since there are no  businesses or other houses with light pollution (g)  I love these events and this one promises to be a good one.

You can see the Geminid meteor shower on Dec 13-14, 2025, by finding a dark spot away from city lights (like rural areas or parks). Look east after 9-10 PM, with the peak around 2 AM on Dec 14, when the Gemini constellation (the radiant) is highest; you'll see streaks across the whole sky, but facing east shows most activity. Bring a blanket or chair, let your eyes adjust for 30 mins, and gaze up for bright, colorful meteors. 

[Desertdi]

By law, all light standards MUST be covered to prevent shining into the sky in Phoenix.   Lotta star-gazers here...

[monicakm]

@Desertdi 

all light standards MUST be covered to prevent shining into the sky in Phoenix.

What does that even mean?  The city of Phoenix is dark in "black out" mode at night?

Dark Sky Compliance:

Yes, light standards in Phoenix (and surrounding Maricopa County) require downward-facing, fully shielded fixtures to prevent light pollution, glare, and skyglow, aligning with Dark Sky principles, meaning lights must direct illumination down, use warmer colors (under 3000K), and be controlled to shine only where needed, protecting the night sky and wildlife. 

Very interesting

[monicakm]

We just came in from watching the meteor showers.  We didn't see many, seven.  It was very foggy, but the fog was low at first and then seemed to rise.  We saw more to the north than to the east.