Blue fireball meteor display to beam across sky tonight with up to 120 shooting stars an hour – 4 tips for the best view

THE Quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak tonight, giving stargazers a chance to see up to 120 shooting stars per hour.

The annual display is known for its bright fireball meteors, which can appear blue.

The highest number of Quadrantid meteors will pass Earth in the early hours of 4 JanuaryRex Features For the best view, set up your watch-post somewhere away from light pollutionGetty - Contributor

While the Quadrantid meteor shower is active from 26 December to January 16...