Summary
The Draconids meteor shower will light up the night sky this week, with the best viewing period from October 6 to October 8, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. The peak viewing time is expected on October 8 in the evening, and under good conditions, around 10 meteors per hour can be seen.
Key Facts
- The Draconids meteor shower occurs annually and is named after the Draco constellation.
- The meteors are visible across the Northern Hemisphere, including the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- They come from debris left by the comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner.
- The best time to see the meteors is just after sunset, unlike most showers that are best viewed early in the morning.
- Peak viewing is on October 8 around 19:00 UTC or 15:00 ET.
- Up to 10 meteors per hour may be seen under ideal conditions.
- Light pollution can reduce visibility, so it is best to watch in darkness.
- A waning gibbous moon may make viewing harder, but the Orionids meteor shower is coming later in October.
