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Geminids | Skywatch Gatherings at the Planétarium

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Date
December 13 2025
Hours
6 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Museum
4801, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montréal, QC Canada
H1V 3V4

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Come and see the most active meteor shower of the year with our Planétarium science educators. During this Skywatch Gathering, learn all about the Geminids and enjoy a lineup of special activities.

Free program of activities

See the Geminids with the naked eye, and Saturn and Jupiter with a telescope

  • Fire pits and hot chocolate
  • Learn how to “cook” a comet using dry ice, maple syrup and more in the museum hall
  • Screening of Les origines des Géminides at 9 p.m. in the Milky Way Theatre
  • Screening of Origins of the Geminids at 9:45 p.m. in the Chaos Theatre

Practical information


All on-site activities are free, except for the regular film program from 6 to 9 p.m.

In case of bad weather, indoor activities will continue as scheduled. The science educators will share tips to help you observe this astronomical phenomenon on your own and offer guided tours of the meteorite exhibition.

The Montréal Planétarium regularly hosts Skywatch Gatherings—events where you can observe the night sky. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about astronomy in a friendly atmosphere.

To learn more about the Geminids, visit the Espace pour la vie blog.

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