Meteor Shower October 2022

Written By Ashish Pokhriyal

The Draconid meteor shower will be the first meteor shower of autumn

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October specifically, with a peak expected on 9 to 10 October with maximum activity in the northern skies.

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The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids.

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Is set to peak on October 8 in the afternoon but the best time to see it will be in the evening, just after sunset.

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Skygazers will be able to spot the meteor shower with the naked eye.

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But they’ll have to let their eyes adjust to the darkness.

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Skygazers will be able to see the Draconids until October 10.

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