Snow showers struck Britain on Sunday, leading to school closures, travel chaos and flight cancellation across much of the country.
With the Geminids ready to peak tonight, cloudy weather is now threatening to block out the meteor shower in many parts of the UK.
At their peak, the dazzling meteors are expected to produce anywhere from 60 to 75 meteors an hour – and could even skyrocket to upwards of 100.
Where to see the Geminid meteor shower in the UK
According to the Met Office, the best time to view the shower is between sunset and sunrise, when the UK is shrouded in the darkness of night.
Stargazers are encouraged to stay on the lookout for clear and cloudless skies for the best results.
Unfortunately, conditions tonight could hinder efforts to catch a glimpse of the shower.
Met Office forecasts expect some cloud cover to blanket the UK from about 4pm till midnight and into Thursday morning.
But the situation is not dire. The national weather service has shared a map showing the best times to see the Geminids when the shower peaks around 2am.
According to the forecaster, north-east England and the east side of Scotland will see the meteors through “much of the night”.
The west of the UK will likely struggle the most with bands of rain tonight and Geminids will only become visible at times between the showers.
The south-east of England is in better luck, with the forecast expecting the Geminids to beak out early evening and again in the early hours on Thursday.
BBC meteorologist Matt Taylor has warned of cloudy conditions, suggesting that east England will have the best views.
He tweeted: “The Geminids meteor shower is at its peak. With the chance of clear skies at times tonight (best in east), you might be treated by up to 120 shooting stars an hour.”
How to see the Geminid meteors
The best thing about the meteor shower is that it is visible to the naked eye without need for binoculars or telescopes.
According to the Met Office, stargazers should head for dark areas away from bright sources of lights.
The forecaster said: “Enjoy the Geminid meteor shower, but remember it can take quite a few minutes before you see a shooting star so don’t look away, you may miss one!”
It can take your eyes anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes to adjust to the dark, the Met Office added. Remember to dress accordingly if you plan to head outside – it could get very chilly tonight.