General remarks

As already mentioned, meteor observing requires great concentration and quick reflexes. Your whole attention must be paid to your observation. Avoid talking or listening to music. As soon as you get tired take a break to walk around or to consume some food. In most cases this will fend off tiredness, and you will be able to continue the watch. If you do become too tired, you should stop observing and retire to bed, since the accuracy of your data will reduce as fatigue takes hold, meaning that you will miss many meteors. Thorough preparation before observing includes ensuring that you are sufficiently rested, as this is the one factor which may stop you watching that you can control, unlike, for instance, the weather.