Many watchers find the Geminids the most pleasing of the showers, and this year should be prime viewing as the moon hit new phase on December 9. On the 14th, there will be plenty of dark sky. The unusually bright, slow meteors of the Geminid shower are worth a look.
Appearance of between 60-120 per hour at the peak period (or more depending on who you ask) on December 14. Even at non-peak periods, the per hour count shouldn't be much less. Look for the Gemini star grouping to appear at the east-northeast horizon. Viewing should be good as it comes directly overhead and best on the 13th and 14th, though this shower will have some visual activity in the days up to and following the peak periods.
Super cool animated estimate of radiant and meteors from shadowandsubstance.com
Radiant drift map
Northern Hemi Map
More info from skytour
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