Included in the list are the Geminids and Quadrantids meteor showers. They are two of the largest such events of the year, with Geminids producing upward of 150 meteors per hour a

"Watching during the early morning, when the moon is lower in the sky, can improve your chances of seeing more meteors."

This year's peak activity on Sunday will happen when the moon is 98% full. The shower lasts through December 2. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don't need special equipment to see them. Most meteor showers originate from the debris of comets.