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astronomy2 years ago

"Your Guide to Watching the Draconid Meteor Shower This Weekend"

The annual Draconid meteor shower will peak this weekend, offering favorable viewing conditions. The shower will be active from Oct. 6 to Oct. 10, with the peak occurring around Sunday or Monday. The moon will be less than 20% illuminated, providing dark skies for skywatchers. To see the shower, locate the Draco constellation, from where the meteors appear to originate. Find a spot away from light pollution, set up a comfortable chair, and allow your eyes to adjust. The Draconids are caused by debris from Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner burning up in Earth's atmosphere.