Severe thunderstorms in parts of the country could ruin the chances of seeing rare meteor showers on Tuesday night for some.
Kiwis are encouraged to look into the sky between 8pm and 12:30am, to view the debris caused by Comet 46P Wirtanen as it burns up into the atmosphere.
Additionally, there's another shower called the Geminids. Otago University geologist Professor James Scott told RNZ's Afternoons these will coincide.
"The Geminids are going to be going in one direction. At the same time, the debris from the comet Wirtanen is going to be going in another direction."
This means there will be a good chance of seeing shooting stars, he said.
"Even if it's not those associated with Wirtanen, it'll be the Geminids, which are pretty spectacular, they can be hundreds per night."
But some parts of the country are forecast to have a rough night of weather.
A current severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Tararua, Carterton, and Masterton.
"These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the east-north-east," Metservice said.
They're predicted to move towards Tīnui, Bideford, and Carswell just before 5pm, before heading towards Castlepoint, Owāhanga, and Whakataki just before 5:30pm.
Meanwhile, a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Manawatū, Tararua, Kāpiti, Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Wellington, Marlborough, and is due to expire at 9pm, MetService said.
Forecaster Gerard Ballam told Newshub that other parts of the country will likely get cloud cover or showers.
"The Bay of Plenty down to Rotorua is looking quite good for viewing, northern and eastern parts of Northland will be pretty good too," he said.
