"Double Delight: Tonight's Spectacular Meteor Shower Showcases Two Celestial Events"
TL;DR
New Zealanders are in a prime location to witness a meteor shower associated with comet 46P/Wirtanen tonight. The best viewing areas are expected to be in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Auckland, Nelson, and the Mackenzie Region, with around 50 meteors an hour visible in clear skies. However, astronomers are uncertain about the exact visibility as it is the first time the Wirtanen shower will be coming to Earth. Kiwis in areas with cloudy skies may still have a chance to see meteors during the 2023 Geminid meteor shower, which is expected to peak on Thursday night and Friday morning.
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