Sky Watch Alert: Draconid and Orionid Meteors Incoming
• October features two major meteor showers: the Draconids (peaking October 8th) and the Orionids (peaking October 21st).
• The Draconids originate from Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, while the Orionids come from Halley's Comet.
• For best viewing, find dark, open skies and use only your naked eye.
Two meteor showers to light up October
Sky watchers, prepare yourselves! October promises to be an amazing month for meteor showers, presenting two opportunities to see celestial displays. The Draconids will be the first, occurring from October 6th to 10th, and expected to peak on October 8th. These meteors come from Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, and are best observed in the northern sky.
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