Draconid Meteor Shower likely to illuminate skies on October 8-9

Skygazers are anticipating catch glimpse of Draconid Meteor Shower
An undated image of Draconid meteor shower. — Space
An undated image of Draconid meteor shower. — Space

The annual Draconid meteor shower is expected to occur on (October 8 and 9) Tuesday and Wednesday, creating a stunning moment for all the awaiting sky gazers to catch a glimpse of celestial wonders, as the skies will be illuminated with “shooting stars.” 

However, it’s not likely to outdo the other meteor showers, but would certainly consist of great value and it would be witnessed anytime after night. 

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According to the American Meteor Society, the Draconids are variable meteor showers, which indicates a blushing exhibition of shooting stars with a minor chance of great activity. The Draconids generate around 10 meteors per hour during the peak time of the shower, EarthSky.org said. 

According to Constellation-Guide, Draco is visible at this time of year as a zigzagging serpent's tail, creating a vague Z shape at the top of the Big Dipper in the north-northwest sky. The constellation is like a home to seep-sky sights.

On (October 8) Tuesday, the Draconid meteor shower will be on its peak and a waxing crescent moon will be apparent with Venus in the west, which will appear for a few hours ahead of sunset, which means it doesn’t matter whenever your watch in the north side, as a moonshine will bleach the skies.