The annual Geminid meteor shower will start this weekend bringing a natural firework display to the skies over Exeter.
For 10 days up to 100 shooting stars per hour will be seen streaking across the night sky as the Earth passes through the path of asteroid 32000 Phaethon.
The display, which should be visible in darker areas especially away from the city lights, is caused as debris burns in the Earth's atmosphere.
The display will be at its peak on December 13 and 14.
The skies over Exeter are set to be partly cloudy on Saturday but clear weather is forecast for Sunday, especially later in the evening.
Cloud will return through the week and the city could see rain at the peak of the meteor shower.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said the shooting stars are commonly bright and have long persisting trains.
They added: "The Geminids is different to other meteor showers as Geminid meteors originate from an asteroid, as opposed to a comet, meaning they are very rocky and gritty, making them slightly easier to see than other showers."
If you manage to find a spot away from the city lights - rural South East Cornwall, out on the water, Dartmoor and the South Hams will be best, you will be able to see the shower without a telescope or binoculars.
