Skygazers and astronomy lovers are in luck tonight, as the Geminids should be visible over Ireland just around now.
The meteor shower, which occurs every December, takes its name because it appears to radiate from the constellation Gemini. Astronomers believe that the Geminids is the result of debris shed from an asteroid-like object called 3200 Phaethon.
Geminids events usually feature brightly coloured streaks across the night sky, sometimes with as many as 120 shooting fireballs per hour. The dazzling display is best seen on a dark and moonless sky, so this year’s Supermoon is likely to dull the show somewhat.
Nevertheless, look skyward tonight as you are likely to see something amazing, providing the skies are clear, of course.