Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing with MMGM

December 12 & 13, 2025 (Tentative — Weather Dependent)
5:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Long Mountain Trail Parking Area, Vernon St., Albany Mountain

Event Description

Experience one of the strongest annual meteor showers under some of Maine’s best dark skies. Join MMGM for a special Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing event at the Long Mountain Trail parking area in Albany, Maine. The Geminids regularly produce up to 150 meteors per hour, offering bright, colorful streaks across the night sky—perfect for both seasoned stargazers and curious beginners.

Our 14” telescope will be available on-site for viewing additional celestial objects beyond the meteors, including planets, star clusters, and deep-sky features visible during this time of year.

This event is weather-dependent, and dates/times are currently tentative. Please check back for updates before heading out.

Learn more about the Geminid Meteor Shower here.

What to Bring

• Lounge chair or folding camp chair
• Warm layers and/or a sleeping bag
• Flashlight with a red filter (if possible)
• Hot drinks, hand warmers, and winter gear
• Your sense of wonder!

Night Sky Etiquette

To help everyone’s eyes adjust for optimal meteor viewing, please:

Keep noise low for an enjoyable experience for all

Turn off headlights while driving up the access road and in the parking lot

Avoid using bright flashlights or phone screens

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