Davison said this year’s shower is expected to be extra spectacular, especially for those in the Southern Hemisphere.
This year’s advantage is also because Monday’s moon is going to be small. Davison said a full moon would “spoil” the view.
The moon should be just a sliver at most, providing minimal interference. It will likely the best meteor shower for Aotearoa this year, particularly as the Geminids in mid-December will coincide with a near-full moon.
Davison’s advice for Kiwis was to avoid light polluted areas, for example in central Auckland, and if possible get out to the dark countryside for the best look.
“Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, go out, spend some time and see how many shooting stars there are,” he said.
“Wrap up warm and take your time.”
Davison said people should see a one or two flashes a minute.
“It doesn’t sound like a lot but it’s quite frequent,” he said.