THE Draconid meteor shower will peak across Scotland tonight, seeing the skies above our heads light up in a glorious display.
The celestial event takes place annually and happens when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner.
The debris hits the planet's atmosphere and burns up because of the friction, creating streaks of light across the night sky.
With only hours to go before this wonderful meteor shower peaks, here is everything you need to know.
Draconids 2024
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Heads up, stargazers! The Draconids meteor shower is coming this October, and it's going to be awesome! Known for their sudden outbursts, these meteors originate from the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner and appear to radiate from the constellation Draco.
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When will the Draconid meteor shower peak across Scotland?
The Draconid meteor shower will be visible across Scotland until Thursday, October 10 with its peak taking place on the evening of Tuesday, October 8.
Will there be clear skies in Scotland for the Draconid meteor shower?
The Met Office has said that cloudy and windy conditions are expected across much of Northern Scotland on Tuesday. Heavy rain is also predicted to dampen the experience for stargazers.
Sunny spells and scattered showers are to occur elsewhere with thundery conditions taking place in much of Southern England.
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How to see the Draconid meteor shower tonight
The upcoming meteor show is best seen with a clear and unobstructed view of the stars on a night with no clouds.
It is also important to find a location with very little light pollution such as the Galloway Forest Park.
While most meteor showers are best seen in the early hours, the Draconids are most visible in the evening, after nightfall.
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