Geminid meteor shower visible tonight

A giant meteor shower will be visible in the sky tonight as it passes through the Earth's orbit.

The Geminid Meteors can be seen in all parts of the country throughout the evening, and will be visible for the rest of the weekend.

The meteors in this shower appear to come from a radiant in the constellation Gemini; hence the shower's name. However, they can appear almost anywhere in the night sky, and often appear yellowish in hue.

The meteors travel at medium speed in relation to other showers, at about 22 miles per second, making them easy to spot.

The Geminids are now considered by many to be the most consistent and active annual shower.

David Moore of Astronomy Ireland says the view will be like a huge natural fireworks display.