U.S. space agency NASA said this week that the annual Geminid meteor shower is set to reach its peak between Dec 13 and 14, specifically during pre-dawn hours though some astronomers have indicated that specks of the spectacle could remain visible up to Dec 16.

NASA astronomer Bill Cooke touted this year's cycle as likely more jaw-dropping from previous 'shows'. The extra treat will be caused by the Comet Wirtanen shower and "dust from this comet hitting Earth's atmosphere could produce as many as 30 meteors per hour."

He added that skygazers will not be disappointed as the shower is expected to be visible "from almost any point on Earth."

Given the prevalence of clear skies during the whole stretch of the spectacle and less lunar visibility, sky watchers are in for an eye-feast, according to astronomers, adding that the celestial phenomenon is best observed with naked eyes.

Watchers only need to step out at the time and bring no equipment at all to enjoy this year's Geminid display, which when combined with Comet Wirtanen's passing could generate up to 120 comets per hour, Mr Cooke said.

Meteor showers, according to DailyGalaxy.com, "are the result of small particles entering the Earth's atmosphere at high speed, burning up and super-heating the air around them, which then shines as a characteristic short-lived streak of light."

To best enjoy the night sky exhibition, watchers are advised to take a dark spot that is far from street lights or glares.

"You don't need binoculars or any other equipment to view the streaming fireballs. Just look up," Business Insider said.

With this perfect environment and "under a clear, dark sky, you may see at least one Geminid per minute on average from roughly 10 p.m. Thursday until dawn Friday morning," Sky & Telescope's Alan MacRobert told Business Insider.

But for those who miss out the heavenly treat, NASA offers an alternative via a live steam, which should prove useful for those located on areas blanketed by cold weather.

Another option is 'eaves-dropping' on the meteor shower, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Space Surveillance Radar, which will broadcast the event at Space Weather Radio.

By scanning the skies above Texas, the surveillance equipment will send notice of a passing meteor in the form of a distinct echo, the UniverseToday.com reported.