Australians will be treated to one last stunning meteor shower for 2025, with the Geminids predicted to peak this weekend.
Named for the Gemini constellation, the Geminid meteor shower is considered one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year.
The annual shower is caused by an asteroid named 3200 Phaethon and is usually visible in the night sky for about two weeks in December. 
Step outside late on Sunday night and you may just be treated to a sight like this. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Here’s how to catch a glimpse of the Geminids from cities across Australia this weekend.
When is the peak of the Geminid meteor shower?
The Geminid meteor shower started on December 4 and will last until about December 20 in 2025.
It is expected to peak on the night between Sunday, December 14 and Monday, December 15.
During the peak, stargazers can expect to see up to 120 meteors per hour.
They appear like shooting stars or streaks of light in the dark sky.
Can I see the Geminid meteor shower from Australia?
The Geminids are visible from both hemispheres and can be seen from all capital cities in Australia.
This will be the final meteor shower visible from the southern hemisphere in 2025. (Getty)
Where should I look in the sky for the Geminid meteor shower?
The meteors tend to appear from near the Gemini constellation, which rises in the north-east and sets in the north-west in the sky over Australia.
For exact directions, consult a star map or a Geminid meteor shower tracker and visibility map like the one here.
When is the best time to see the Geminid meteor shower?
The best time to watch the Geminids during their peak in each capital city is as follows:
Brisbane: 9pm Sunday, December 14 – 5am Monday, December 15Darwin: 9.30pm Sunday, December 14 – 6.30am Monday, December 15Perth: 10pm Sunday, December 14 – 5am Monday, December 15Sydney: 11pm Sunday, December 14 – 6am Monday, December 15Canberra: 11pm Sunday, December 14 – 6am Monday, December 15Adelaide: 11.30pm Sunday, December 14 – 5.30am Monday, December 15Melbourne: 12am – 6am Monday, December 15Hobart: 12am – 5am Monday, December 15
How long will the Geminid meteor shower last?
The Geminid meteor shower will last until about December 20 in 2025, though visibility may be reduced later in the month.