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The peak of the Geminid meteor shower is fast approaching.
It's an event that happens every year when the earth passes through the dust trail left behind by a comet.
"All meteor showers are fun events to observe because it's just really exciting to see that beautiful streak of light go through the sky," said Peoria Riverfront Museum Planetarium Director Renae Kerrigan. "And this year, in particular, there's no bright moon blocking out the light of the meteors, so it's an extra good year for observing.
She said the Geminid Metoer Shower is best viewed Sunday night into early Monday morning. Up to 150 meteors an hour may be seen.