Tonight, the Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak, offering viewers in Ireland the chance to see up to 20 times more shooting stars than usual. While the full moon may obscure some fainter meteors, bright fireballs are anticipated to dominate the display. Astronomy Ireland encourages spectators to maximize their viewing experience by finding a dark spot and filling their field of vision with the sky. The meteor shower, which began on December 4, is linked to space debris from the extinct comet Phaethon.