9 hours agoShareSaveMaddie Molloy,Climate & Science reporterandStav Danaos,BBC WeatherShareSaveThe Geminids are a naked-eye event, best enjoyed under dark, open skies, so you won’t need a telescope or binoculars.”There aren’t that many entirely free natural treats. And this is one of them. So go out and enjoy it. You know, it’s a way of connecting with the sky, taking a moment to sort of forget our more earthly or more worldly concerns,” said Dr Massey.The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation of Gemini, but looking slightly away from that point often provides a wider field of view.Dress warmly and take a blanket or reclining chair to get comfortable, and let your eyesight adapt to the dark.”You just basically need to have reasonable eyesight to see this and I think that is incredible.”What will the weather be like for the Geminids peak?The Geminids meteor shower peaks on Sunday 14 December.Unfortunately, the weather in the UK isn’t looking ideal for viewing. Both Saturday and Sunday are expected to be windy and cloudy, with outbreaks of rain during the day and night.On Sunday night, there may be a few drier, clearer spells. Northern Scotland and the Northern Isles, as well as parts of East Anglia and southeast England, are likely to have the best chances of catching a glimpse of the night sky. But keep on checking in as there may be gaps in the gloom. A good place to keep track of the potential for a good viewing in your area is The Met Office’s UK Cloud Cover Map and via BBC Weather. …
