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Draconid meteor shower could light up skies over Britain this week – Yahoo News Australia
The annual Draconid meteor shower will go on until the 16th October, but the peak is expected this week on October 8.
The Draconid meteor shower could see shooting stars light up the evening skies over Britain this week.
The annual Draconid meteor shower will go on until the 16th October, but the peak is expected this week on October 8.
Stargazers are advised that the best time to see the meteor shower is in the evening (unlike most meteor showers, which peak in the early hours), according to Royal Museums Greenwich.
The Draconid meteors are caused when Earth collides with bits of debris shed by the comet …
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