Up to 80 meteors an hour could be spotted shooting across UK skies tonight, illuminated by the Hunter's Moon.
Although expected to be visible for up to three days, astronomers say that this evening during dusk will be the best time to see the spectacular show, as reported by Cheshire Live.
Just after sunset, when the full moon is close to the horizon, is the best time to watch the Hunter's Moon. This is because it appears to be bigger and takes on a golden orange glow.
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The name of the Hunter's moon comes from North America. Farmers would turn to hunting after the harvest was finished, and the light of the full moon let them hunt into the early evening.
According to earthsky.org, it says: "Early evening moonrises make every Hunter’s Moon special. Every full moon rises around sunset.
"After the full Hunter’s Moon, you’ll see the moon ascending in the east relatively soon after sunset for a few days in a row at northerly latitudes."
On the same night as the Hunter's Moon the Orionid meteor shower will peak.
The Orionid meteor shower produces spectacular displays of up to 80 meteors an hour as the particles from Halley's Comet collide with our atmosphere.
According to space.com the meteors that streak across the sky are some of the fastest and brightest among the showers, because "the Earth is hitting a stream of particles almost head on".
Astronomers say that it won't be the best of displays this year because the light from the moon will likely wash out the display.
However, if you miss the peak, the shower will remain active until late October when hopefully any moon light won't ruin the view.
To get the best views of the moon and meteors it is best wrapping up warm and allowing your eyes a few minutes to adjust to the night sky.
Light pollution can ruin your chances of spotting meteors so try to view them away from city lights.
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