India, Dec. 15 -- The night sky over Chennai turned into a natural light show, with streaks of fire flashing across the horizon as a powerful meteor shower reached its peak Sunday night, stretching into the early hours of Monday. For those who missed the spectacle, skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts shared visuals on social media. The final and most intense display was seen late on December 14 and early December 15.

Often described by astronomers as the most spectacular meteor shower of the year, the Geminids can produce an astonishing 80 to 100 meteors an hour when conditions are right.

Experts note that for Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu, this shower offers one of the clearest and most rewarding celestial sights annually....