Stargazers could see up to 25 shooting stars an hour tonight when the Orionids meteor shower reaches its peak.
The annual shower will be at its most visible from Friday night and into the weekend.
Up to 25 shooting stars could be seen during clear conditions, however this year the light of the moon may mean you don't see as many as a waning gibbous moon coincides with the shower.
The best time to see is it is between midnight and dawn.
The Orionids are produced by dust from Halley's Comet.
Halley's Comet has not been visible from Earth since 1986, but pieces of it can still be seen every autumn when the Earth intersects with the comet’s orbit.
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According to the Met Office, skies over Bournemouth will be clear between 2am and 5am on Saturday morning.
You won't need binoculars or a telescope to see it, as the Orionids can be seen with the naked eye.
You will just need to let your eyes adjust to the dark.
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