It looks like a sky speckled with fireworks, but the Geminid shower, according to NASA, is a barrage of debris caused by asteroid 3200 Phaethon. Every December, when the Earth passes through this trail of debris or dust, the meteoroids burn up in the atmosphere, creating meteors, and lead to the Geminid shower. According to the space organisation, Geminids travel through the atmosphere at 78,000 mph. This year, the annual Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak during the intervening hours of December 13 and 14, and if you'd like to view the celestial phenomenon, head to these campsites.

Learn under the stars

Campus Earth, which is a knowledge and mentorship platform, is organising a guided viewing of the Geminid meteor shower at a 65-acre forest retreat, called One Earth, in Mulshi. Think telescopes, chats about the galaxy and constellations, and uncovering hidden mysteries of outer space — all under an open night sky. The viewing experience at the camp will be facilitated by a mentor, Vikram Londhe, from Natskies Observatory, Satara.