The Taurid meteor shower will reach its peak tonight - why is it so special?
Stargazers in the UK could be treated to a dazzling display of shooting stars on Tuesday, as a meteor shower is set to reach its peak.
The Taurids have already begun flashing across our skies, but the phenomenon will be most intense on November 12.
ITV News explains what to expect, and how to maximise your chances of spotting the meteors.
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What is the Taurid meteor shower?
Most meteor showers are formed from the debris of comets. The Taurids are made up of rubble from a comet called Encke.
When the rocks enter Earth's atmosphere, they become heated up by air resistance which makes them glow and gives them a fiery tail, recognisable as the end of a shooting star.
They vary in size from dust particles to boulders and are often very bright fireballs.
The space debris from Encke makes up two separate Taurid meteor showers - the Southern Taurids, and the Northern Taurids.
Both showers get their names from the constellation Taurus, which is where meteors appear to shoot off from in the night sky.
When is it?
The two sister meteor showers are already underway - but there's still time to catch the best glimpse of them.
The Southern Taurids reached their strongest intensity last week, on November 5, and the Northern Taurids will peak on November 12. Both showers will go on to be visible until December.
Why is the Taurid meteor so special?
Taurid meteors are special because there are more opportunities to see them by the naked eye.
They tend to be larger than other meteors and survive for long periods of time as they move through the Earth's atmosphere.
They cross the sky at about 17 miles (27km) per second, which is slower in comparison to other showers. For example, Perseids meteor move at double the speed.
How can I see the meteors?
The Taurids will be visible to the naked eye, with no need for any specialist equipment. According to NASA, midnight is the best time to view them, as Taurus is positioned high in the sky.
An estimated five visible meteors will be produced per hour - but they will be extremely bright under the right viewing conditions.
Meteor showers are the most visible on cloudless nights. If cloud cover is low, move somewhere away from light pollution and make sure not to check your phone to help your eyes adapt better to seeing them.
ITV News Weather Presenter Alex Beresford said: "Thankfully the stubborn cloud cover we had the first ten days of November has moved on, so conditions tonight are favourable for many, especially for areas away from southeastern parts of England and the northwest of Scotland."
However, they won't be at their brightest, as their glow could be obstructed by the light of the moon - which is set to be 79% full."
If you don't manage to see the Taurids, you won't have to wait long for the next significant meteor shower, as the Leonids will peak on November 17.
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