Two meteor showers will grace October’s skies, beginning with the Draconid meteors peaking on Sunday and Monday
Skygazers will need to keep an eye on the sky on Saturday night if they want to see the celestial fireworks as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust.
Skygazers are set to catch a glimpse of celestial fireworks tomorrow night (Saturday October 8) as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust. The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, will peak the afternoon but the best time to see it will be just after sunset.
The Draconidsare named after the constellation Draco, where they seemingly come from. The meteor showers will be visible throughout tonight and will appear brightest right after sunset.
Ms de Sales Marques told PA: “Like with any other sky watching activity, make sure to have an unobstructed view of the sky, as far away from sources of light as possible.
“Remember to dress warmly now that the evenings are colder and wait about 15-20 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark before looking out for meteors.”
Skygazers will be able to see the Draconids until October 10.
They can look forward to a second meteor shower, the Orionids, which is set to take place later this month, peaking on October 21.