"Draconid Meteor Shower 2023: A Guide to Watching the Spectacular 'Meteor Storm' in the UK"

The Draconid meteor shower, caused by debris from the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner burning up in Earth's atmosphere, will be visible from October 6 to 10, with the best viewing time on October 8 around 8pm. The shower is named after the constellation Draco, as the meteors appear to radiate from within it. While not the busiest meteor shower, it has the potential for a meteor storm, where over a thousand meteors can be seen in one location. Observers are advised to find a dark area with clear skies and allow their eyes to adjust to the darkness for about 20 minutes.