Here's how to view the Geminids, 'King of All Meteor Showers' this weekend

Consider it the sky's December present: The Geminids shower is happening this weekend.

Peaking at 120 meteors per hour, it's known as the "King of All Meteor Showers" because it's the most intense of all the annual meteor showers.

The Geminids meteors originate from an asteroid known as the 3200 Phaetheon. It makes its visit about once a year, and it's only gotten stronger since it was first spotted in 1862.

Geminids are easy to pick out on a clear night, especially with the moon in a thin crescent as it is now. The meteors are bright and can appear various colors depending on the gas.

They're also easy to spot because they move at about 22 miles per second, Science Daily pointed out, which is considered slow for a meteor.

The shower will reach its absolute peak in the middle of the day Dec. 14, making overnight Sunday and overnight Monday the best times to catch it. The very best time is during the pre-dawn hours on Monday, according to NASA. Keep in mind that your chances of seeing it also depend on the cloud cover in your area.

For the best view, get away from artificial lights and find an open space because the meteors can come from all angles, according to NASA. Lie on your back and allow time for your eyes to adjust for the full effect.