binoculars

You won't need binoculars or a telescope as the shower will be visible to the naked eye.

The organisation's Dr Robert Massey advised enthusiasts to go out "immediately after sunset" with a pair of binoculars, head for higher ground and look west towards the horizon.

He said people should go out "immediately after sunset" with a pair of binoculars, head for higher ground and look west towards the horizon.

A pair of binoculars will enhance your view of the comet, but you should be able to spot it without them.

No binoculars are required, as meteors will be visible to the human eye, but don’t forget a blanket and a warm beverage.