The Geminid meteor shower runs from November 19 to December 24, with the peak expected on December 13 and 14. This year, the peak coincides with a 90% illuminated Waxing Gibbous moon, which could reduce visibility compared to the 2023 event, which occurred during the new moon. On a clear, moonless night, up to 150 meteors per hour can be seen (American Meteor Society).
Despite this, I’m organizing the last outings of the year to witness this beautiful display—don’t miss it!
A few notes:
All my events are designed for small groups.
We cannot guarantee carpooling, but Zenderfull will help organize it.
Have a car and want to help others join? Great! You’ll get a discounted ticket. If you have multiple people in the car, choose the appropriate number of tickets based on your group size.
1 ticket = 1 person.
Tickets go live at 10 AM, first come, first served.
Prices do not include taxes.
Details
Meeting time and departure: starting 6pm (Please check your inbox, we will send you further instructions)
Meeting point: Jean-Talon metro station, corner of Av. De Chateaubriand and Jean Talon
575 Rue Jean-Talon E, Montreal, QC H2R 1T8
If you're coming by metro, take exit D, St-Hubert
If you're bringing your own vehicle, you can meet us directly at your destination. The address will be communicated to you by e-mail.
What’s inlcuded
Session explaining the shooting stars and how to hunt for them ✨
Astronomy session 🌌 We'll explore the sky and constellations together.
Starry sky photography session 🤩 We'll take your picture with the stars as well as help you make your own photos.
All photos in digital version (you'll receive this by email, after our outing) 📸
Carpooling arrangements
What to bring?
IMPORTANT:
Headlamp, preferably with red light
Your own water and water bottle
Hiking shoes
Your snacks
Warm jacket or coat or layers of clothing to keep you warm at night
Long pants
Optional: Your camera, a tripod, and fast lenses.
Optional: A mattress, a camping chair
Your guide
Hi, I'm Samer from Zenderfull. I'm a self-taught photographer specializing in capturing celestial landscapes. I combine my passion for astronomy and the outdoors with my expertise in photography to create unforgettable guided outings under starry skies.
I'm Lebanese-Canadian, and since arriving in Montreal in 2016, I've been scouring Quebec for the most auspicious locations to bring you along with me to capture dazzling images of the starry sky including the Milky Way and the Northern Lights.
Zenderfull is a compound word that means Zen & Wonderful, and it's the feeling I get when I'm outside observing the magic of the stars.
What participants say
« I had an absolute blast with Zenderfull on a night hike that I’ll never forget. As someone who’s obsessed with nature and the night sky, I had tried for years to catch the Aurora Borealis in Quebec without much luck. Then I found Zenderfull, and things got real. His Aurora chasing trip was like hitting the jackpot of stargazing. His knowledge was so impressive it felt like he had a direct line to the universe. 😂 »
« It was a great experience. Everything was perfect and I highly recommend. Totally worth it!
The instruction/directions for the astronomy hike were clear. We were given snacks and drinks for the hike. Samer had everything that was needed in case someone had forgot something (lamps, hiking poles, insect repellant, etc).
Samer gave a lot of information about astronomy during the hike which made it super interesting. »
« I had fun with my first hiking night experience with the organizer Samer under the stars sky. And thanks again for finding my glasses. Much appreciated! »
FAQs
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The price does not include taxes. Taxes are calculated according to your address.
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We understand that unexpected problems can arise. Please do not hesitate to contact us and we can work with you to find someone else to take your ticket or to find you another event that may be suitable.
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In case of clouds or light rain, we will assess the situation, but we will maintain the event.
If we have to cancel the event due to lack of participants, you will receive a full refund.
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Transportation is not part of our offer, but we encourage carpooling and can put you in touch with other people who can give you a lift.
We cannot refund you if you don't have a ride.
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Oui, l'événement se déroulera en anglais et en français.
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We don't need a camera for this event. If you'd like to learn how to take photos with us, you can get a 20% discount on camera rental at Royal Photo.
What's more, if you have a recent phone, you can use it for astrophotography! Yes, that's right, I'll explain how it works.
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Yes! 1 ticket is for 1 person, please make sure you have tickets for all the people accompanying you.
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If you think you're going to be late, or can't find the address, please contact us at 514 549 5791.
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Aurora hunting requires a lot of research to find a place where the aurora is visible and the weather is clear. This is why the address is only communicated by e-mail. Please do not share this address with anyone, as my aim is to provide you with an unforgettable experience, which is why there are only a few places available for this trip.