Skywatchers set for Draconid meteor shower
 

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October is set to be a bumper month for spotting shooting stars in the night sky.

The Draconid meteor shower is set to reach its peak on Wednesday evening.

It's estimated that around five shooting stars should be visible overhead every hour; the event will be visible in UK skies.

Meteor showers are usually associated with comets; as these balls of ice and dust orbit the Sun, it releases clouds of dust and ice.

Meteor showers, or shooting stars, can be seen when the Earth passes through streams of tiny debris, causing streaks of light.

If you miss the Draconids, there is the chance to see other meteor showers later in the month.

The shooting stars are named after Draco, the dragon constellation.

They are generated as the Earth passes through the debris from the Giacobini-Zinner comet.

The Draconids are expected to be most spectacular on 6/7 and 7/8 October.

While most other meteor showers are best seen in the early hours, the Draconids are best seen in the evening, after nightfall.

Find a place with a good, clear view of the stars, ideally in an area with little light pollution.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54450553

Will put my head out the skylight later

Will the rain clouds stop that?

no I can still put my head out the skylight rain or shine :hehe:

It was too cloudy ...any luck down your way BOTs?

nope i didn't see anything here either :fist: