Geminids meteor shower can be seen this weekend

The public can witness the Geminids meteor shower this Saturday (Dec 13) and Sunday (Dec 14) night here.

The Malaysian National Space Agency (Angkasa) in a statement said the meteor shower had begun on Dec 3 and was likely to continue till Dec 17, hitting its peak this weekend.

"However this year, their appearance would be somewhat limited because it concincides with the full moon phase," the statement said.

According to the statement, the best time to see the meteor shower was from 8pm till midnight and no special equipment was required because it could be seen by the naked eye.

Angkasa also advised the public to choose clear spaces which were not obstructed by buildings and trees like the beachfront and fields, albeit making sure they stayed in groups and informed authorities about their whereabouts.

For more information, the public can visit Angkasa's website at www.angkasa.gov.my.