Heads up: We think you might be in for a rough patch this weekend. More on that from mid-day’s astrology expert Shirley Bose a few pages later. For now, we’re talking about the Earth passing through the rocky debris of the 3200 Phaethon asteroid on December 12 and 13. As the rocky bits enter our atmosphere at high speeds and burn bright, make sure you’re looking up to spot the famed ‘shooting stars’.

Braving the dark and the dropping temperatures, a group of enthusiasts will camp in Bhandardara with the Horizon Astronomical Society to witness one of the largest meteor showers of the year. Founder Mihir Gilbile, who has a specialisation in Astronomy from Mumbai University, will helm the exploration. Geminids, he says, are often incorrectly attributed to the Gemini constellation. “The constellation only serves as a point of reference. If you’re skygazing solo, look for the famous twin stick figure shape right above your head, to observe the apparent origin point [also known as the Radiant],” he suggests.