Night-time sky-watchers willing to brave the cold can look forward to a spectacular display of shooting stars in the early hours of the morning.
The Geminid meteor shower, which returns every December, is predicted to be one of the most dazzling ever.
An almost absent moon will ensure that the meteors, widely regarded as the most impressive of the year, stand out brightly as they streak across the sky.
Okay stargazers, the Geminids are here! Here's my advice for watching this week's shower - probably the best all year if the weather holds. Pass it on! For photography tips, see: https://t.co/6Wna5pUb19 Good luck! #GeminidMeteorShower #Geminids #Geminids2017 #Stargazing #meteors pic.twitter.com/FcGTMro85f
— Tom Kerss 💫 (@tomkerss) December 12, 2017
Tonight's Geminids meteor shower will be visible from every country on Earth. The best time to see the Geminids here is expected to be between 1am and 2am.
Send your photos of the Geminid meteor shower to melanie.disley@nqnw.co.uk with name and location.
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