How to use the online alarm clock
Preparing for a meteor shower over a British heath means sorting your wake-up before warm layers, a flask and a safe viewing spot claim your attention. Set the alarm for 12:22 am now, leaving enough time to check the sky and settle outside well before 1:00 am.
Your meteor-watching plan deserves a trial run while there is still time to correct a quiet signal. Choose 12:22 am, set the volume you intend to use, then create a short test alarm and listen from wherever you will be waiting or resting. Check that silent mode, headphones or another audio connection have not redirected the sound. If this page stops running before the chosen time, the meteor shower alarm will make no sound, so use a separate backup if missing the departure would spoil the night.
Out on the heath, listen for what will compete with the alarm before putting the phone away. Traffic may fade after midnight, while wind through grass, distant livestock or nearby voices can become more noticeable in the quieter landscape. Keep the phone close enough to hear at 12:22 am, but sheltered from damp ground, and select a clear tone that stands apart from those changing night sounds.
Common questions
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 12:22 am?
The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.
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