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The Leonid meteor shower, known for its fast and bright meteors, will be visible from November 6-30, with a peak on the night of November 17-18. Originating from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, these meteors can travel at speeds of up to 70 km/s. While the Leonids can produce meteor storms every 33 years, the next one isn't expected until 2032. For optimal viewing, observers should look east after midnight on November 18.
The Andromedids, a "lost" meteor shower, may return as a meteor storm on the evening of December 2, 2023. Astronomers predict that this year could see as many as 200 meteors per hour, surpassing the Geminids. The peak will be visible in the UK and US, with excellent observing conditions for about 90 minutes. The meteors are likely to be slow and faint, so dark sky sites are recommended. The Andromedids are associated with the disintegration of Comet 3D/Biela, which was observed in two pieces in 1846 and has since been classified as a "lost comet."
The annual Leonid meteor shower will peak on the night of November 17-18, 2023. This year, viewers can expect to see 10 to 15 meteors per hour under a dark sky after the moon has set. The meteors are debris from the comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle and appear to come from the constellation Leo the Lion. To view the peak, watch late on the night of November 17 until dawn on November 18. The Leonids have produced meteor storms in the past, with rates as high as 100,000 meteors per hour.
The Draconid meteor shower, created by debris from the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, is expected to peak on October 8. Unlike other meteor showers, the Draconids are most visible just after nightfall and throughout the evening hours. Although the shower is on the sparse side, with about 10 meteors streaking across the sky per hour, there is a possibility of witnessing a meteor storm. The best way to view the shower is by lying on your back or sitting in a reclining lawn chair and looking up at the sky with a wide view. It is recommended to be as far from artificial light as possible for better visibility. If you miss the Draconids, there are several other meteor showers expected to peak later this year. Additionally, there will be an annular solar eclipse on October 14 and a partial lunar eclipse on October 28.
The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, will be visible from October 6 to October 10. The best time to watch is around 8 pm on October 8 in the northwest sky. Although not the busiest meteor shower, the Draconids have the potential to turn into a meteor storm, with over a thousand meteors visible. The shower occurs when Earth passes through the debris left behind by comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. If you miss the Draconids, the Orionids will peak on October 21 and 22, caused by debris from Halley's Comet.
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.