Stargazers may be able to see pieces of Halley's comet in the sky on Tuesday evening as the Orionid Meteor shower peaks.
The annual Orionid meteor shower contains pieces of Halley's comet. While Halley's comet is only visible once every 75 years, some of its debris can be seen every year in the Orionid Shower.
Royal Observatory Greenwich says: "As the comet follows its path around the sun, it leaves a path of tiny debris. The cometary debris enters our planet’s atmosphere at speeds of around 41 miles per second, vaporising from friction with the air causing the streaks of light we call meteors."
The Orionid shower reaches its peak on the night of Tuesday, October 20 and morning of Wednesday, October 21, between midnight and dawn.
You should be able to see the 'shooting stars' through the naked eye.
Here's how you can catch the Orionid Meteor Shower
Royal Observatory Greenwich says: "Hunting for meteors, like the rest of astronomy, is a waiting game, so it's best to bring a comfy chair to sit on and to wrap up warm as you could be outside for a while.
"They can be seen with the naked eye so there's no need for binoculars or a telescope, though you will need to allow your eyes to adjust to the dark."
The meteors should be visible in all parts of the sky, but it's best to find a dark place away from light pollution.
The Observatory adds: "The meteors can be seen in all parts of the sky, so it’s good to be in a wide-open space where you can scan the night sky with your eyes. But if you trace the paths that the meteors take, they seem to originate from the constellation of Orion."
The Met Office forecast s a clear night in the North East, with Very Good visibility between midnight and 2am in Newcastle.
