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Draconid Meteor Shower 2020: Here’s what you need to know – The South African
October’s Draconids meteor shower is often described ‘the most convenient meteor shower’, if you’re in the northern hemisphere.
The Draconid meteor shower is usually visible from 6 to 12 October, and peaks on the evening of 8 October 2020. Unfortunately, the Draconids won’t be visible from South Africa.
Don’t despair. There’s still a way for you to observe the meteor shower, if you so wish. Here’s what you need to know.
Draconid meteor shower: What you need to know
What happens during a meteor shower?
The simplest explanation is that a meteor or meteoroid is a space rock that enters Earths atmosphere. The bright st…
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