AWESOME! Draconid meteor shower arriving; Know how to watch it LIVE online

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If you are a fan of watching meteor showers, there is some exciting news for you. Tomorrow and the day after, you will be treated to a major meteor shower event known as the Draconid. The stunning Draconid meteor shower will be visible on October 8 and 9 in the night sky. For the unaware, Draconid is a major meteor shower event that takes place in the month of October. This month will bring one more meteor shower called Orionid, which is caused by the tail of Halley's comet. And if you have been excited about them too, then you should know the best time to watch them and know how to watch the telescope-view of them live online. Just read on.

The Draconid meteor shower is caused by the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. They are known as Draconid because it is believed that the comet comes from the constellation Draco. During the meteor shower, Earth is hit by millions of small icy rocks which disintegrate from the parent comet. These small space rocks burn up long before they can reach the surface and what we get to see is the long streaks of fire in the sky as they burn up in the atmosphere.

While these meteor shower events can be seen with the unaided eye from any area of the world where there is low light pollution, this time there is a challenge. Hunter's Moon, the first full moon of October, also peaks on those days. Presence of such a bright celestial object in the sky can dim the brightness and splendor of the Draconid meteor shower.

However, as long as you have a telescope or a powerful pair of binoculars, you can take a nice look at the event. Even without it, you will be able to see faint light streaks across the sky. As per experts, the best time to watch the meteor shower would be right after sunset. Although you can