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Time to get out and do some observing! The next meteor shower that promises to be a good one is coming our way on the night of January 3rd - 4th. There are a few problems though, if you are observing at the expected peak time (i.e. the time when there will be the largest number of meteors visible). This is expected to be at 18:30 UT which is a bit too early for the UK, though it does mean that its a little social but really reduces chances of seeing lots of meteors. The peak is anticipated to not last for very long either, which is a shame. You never know though, predictions can be wrong. The main reason is it bad is that the radiant (the apparent celestial origin of a meteoric shower) is low it will provide many problems in observing (the region is the now-discarded constellation, the Wall Quadrant). Either way, it will be an interesting night but its probably best for UK observers not to go out before about 21:00 UT when the moon will have set and thus not providing any illumination. If you spend long enough outside I'm sure you will see something! Do it, and wear something warm!