SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is set to streak across San Diego's nighttime sky heading into the weekend. On Friday and Saturday, stargazers will be able to catch a glimpse of the Geminid meteor shower, an annual celestial display that peaks in mid-December, at its best and brightest. Named after the constellation it appears to come from, the Geminids are considered by NASA to be one of the best showers to watch, given its reliability and activity, beaming color, and fast, shooting star-like movement. When to see king tides in San Diego this December When the conditions are right, observers can see up to 120 meteors per hour during the Geminids' peak, NASA says. For those in San Diego that want to catch a glimpse of the incredible show, it should not be hard to spot — that is if you know when and where to look. The only thing that is essential to stargazers who want to catch a glimpse of the Geminids is a clear, dark sky. It is ideal to move as far away as possible from any light pollution, like city lights, as this would likely make fainter meteors nearly invisible. In San Diego County, secluded areas of the region's back country or desert are likely going to have the best visibility of the meteor shower. However, some living in darker suburbs might have some luck to see it from the comfort of their own home, if conditions allow. When you have selected your viewing spot, NASA says all you need to do is lie down flat on your back with your feet facing south and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible. After about half an hour in the dark, eyes will begin to adjust and pick up the meteors’ trails of light. LIST: Free holiday activities and events in San Diego Timing should also be a consideration, but — unlike other displays — this one does not require folks to be outside until the break of day to spot it. Per NASA, the meteor shower is likely to become visible around 9 or 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday night, and last until the predawn hours. Stargazers can find an interactive map of the shower customizable by area on the website, TimeAndDate, to figure out the best time to look out for the display. San Diegans who set out to watch the Geminids should be prepared to endure some chilly winter temperatures as they wait for it to set in, bringing blankets, jackets or other things to keep warm.