The Geminid Meteor Shower is an annual event and can produce spectacular meteor showers. The best viewing places are away from sources of light, hence the chosen location. There is plenty of nearby parking, although there may be a small fee for this. The best viewing of the meteor shower is after midnight due to the brightness of the moon, but in the interests of making the event practical, I am suggesting a meeting time of 10pm, and we'll see what we can see at that point.
The Geminids start on December the 7th and end on the 16th, with the peak on the evening of the 13th. The Geminid meteor shower is considered by many astronomers to be the most reliable meteor shower of the year.
Geminids produce over 100 meteors per hour at their peak which are slow and bright. The great thing about Geminids is; if you have clear dark skies and a little patience, you will see shooting stars.
There’s a big difference between the Geminids and other meteor showers, the Geminids don’t originate from a comet – they come from an asteroid (3200 Phaethon). Meteors from this shower are very rocky and gritty and slightly easier to see compared to the other showers.
It may be that the sky is cloudy, in which case we will not be able to see anything, but it's worth a try! It is also worth noting that it will be cold, so wrap up warm and bring a flask of something warming! It might also be a good idea to bring a suitable chair so that you don't have to sit on the cold ground!