What's happened
The Geminid and Leonid meteor showers are set to light up the UK skies, offering stargazers a dazzling display.
Why it matters
The Geminid and Leonid meteor showers are significant annual celestial events, offering stargazers the opportunity to witness a spectacular natural phenomenon.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the intensity and origins of the Geminid meteor shower, while BBC News and Metro provide details on the best times and locations to view the Leonid meteor shower in the UK.
How we got here
The Geminid and Leonid meteor showers occur annually, with the Geminids originating from an asteroid and the Leonids associated with Comet Tempel-Tuttle.
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