Stargazers are in for a treat overnight tonight - so long as the skies remain clear - as one of the most active meteor showers comes into view over Wales.

The Quadrantid meteor shower, which has been known to produce as many as 100 meteors per hour on a clear night, is set to be visible overnight tonight.

The Quadrantid is an above-average meteor shower that produces several ’shooting stars’ every hour.

The starry display is produced by Earth passing through debris left behind by the comet 2003 EH1.

According to the International Meteor Organisation, the best viewing will occur shortly before 8am tomorrow.

For the best conditions, you want to find a safe location away from street lights and other sources of light pollution, according to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

Unlike many astronomical phenomena, you don’t need special equipment to view meteors, they explained.

The meteors will be visible in all parts of the sky, so it’s good to be in a wide-open space where you can scan the night sky.

Stargazers are encouraged to give their eyes 30 minutes to adjust to darkness for the best chance of viewing.