"Draconid Meteor Shower: A Rare Sight in October's Sky Tonight!"

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Source: BBC Science Focus
"Draconid Meteor Shower: A Rare Sight in October's Sky Tonight!"
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The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, will peak tonight on October 8th. Unlike other meteor showers, the Draconids are best viewed in the evening after nightfall. To maximize your chances of spotting a meteor, find a location with minimal light pollution and an unobstructed horizon. The radiant point of the shower is in the constellation Draco, but the meteors will be visible across the entire sky. Although the number of meteors per hour is usually low, there have been instances of meteor storms in the past. Additionally, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the night sky, providing further celestial sights to observe.

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