Tonight through Dec 17! The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of December 13/14, when you could see up to 120 meteors per hour.

The Geminids are so named because of the general direction where the meteors appear to radiant from. That is, the boundary of the Constellation Gemini the Twins. Look east well above the horizon and look for the brightest object you can see. That bright orb will be Jupiter. Gemini is the constellation just to the left and below. After midnight, look generally straight overhead and high in the western sky. This is when you will be most likely to see the most meteors.

 Geminid meteors are relatively slow moving, and many leave smoke trails that can last a number of seconds. In 2012, the shower will be active from about December 4 to 17, but the peak (the best time to see them) occurs the night of December 13 and the morning of December 14. The Geminid meteor shower has a long duration so observers should see an excellent show all night. You will need a darker site to observe from.

The Geminid shower is one of the most active of any year and usually produces a good percentage of bright meteors, so it's worth watching. This year, however, conditions are excellent.

“You don't need optical aid to observe this Shooting Star Event. Your eyes alone work best for meteor showers because they don't restrict your field of view, although binoculars will help you follow any long-lived smoke trails.  

Give your eyes time to adjust for the night sky and stay warm.