The meteor shower Draconids It is one of the two that usually take place in October. It is a astronomical phenomenon through which you can see a series of Shooting stars cross the sky. In that sense, many wonder when is it and how to watch this event.

Specifically, the Draconids come from comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner and they have this name because it is found in the Draco constellation (the Dragon). The star orbits around the Sun and leaves a cloud of fragments and dust particles that are distributed along its path, forming a ring or trail of debris. When the Land passes through this cloud of cometary debris, these fragments enter the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed and burn up due to friction with the air, producing luminous flashes visible as meteors or “shooting stars”.

According to the site Time and Datethe Draconid meteor shower It is active from October 6 and runs until October 10. The peak moment of this occurs this Wednesday October 8in which you can see the largest number of shooting stars. The activity could reach between 150 and 400 meteors per hour on this date.

This event can be observed with the naked eye from Argentina during this Wednesday night. However, sighting presents certain difficulties because it coincides with the Full moon October, which is very bright and can overshadow the shooting stars.

On the other hand, to see this event it is essential that the clear sky.

Below are some recommendations to see the Draconid meteor shower:

It is necessary to confirm that there will be suitable conditions for the night of meteor shower observation.

It should be away from the city lights. Once in the optimal location, it can take 15 to 20 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness. Avoid using flashlights or intense white lights that may affect nighttime visual adaptation.

It’s important to make sure you are comfortable, especially if you plan to be outside for a long time. It is recommended to bring a blanket or a comfortable chair; observing meteors can be a bit complicated.

Once you have found the observation site, it is best to lie down on the ground and look at the sky. It is best to find the radiant of the comet from which meteorites originate, although they can appear anywhere in the sky. The higher the radiant is above the horizon, the more meteors will be seen. To find it, you can use an astronomy app with an interactive map.

You should wait at least 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness and then dedicate at least an hour or more to observing to increase your chances of seeing meteors.