Draconids: Maps show where you’ll have the best of seeing “tremendous show” https://www.newsweek.com/draconids-meteor-shower-maps-show-best-spots-view-1965547
newsweek on October 8, 2024 12:23 pm By Tom Howarth: Get yourself to a dark spot on Tuesday night because the [Draconid meteor shower](https://www.newsweek.com/draconids-rare-meteor-storm-shower-visible-tonight-1964977) is reaching its peak that evening. With a bit of luck, t[his usually sleepy meteor shower](https://www.newsweek.com/what-time-draconid-meteor-shower-start-tonight-how-watch-1636909) could develop into a full-blown storm, with hundreds of meteors visible per hour. The shower has been active since Sunday and will likely remain visible until Thursday, but Tuesday offers the best viewing opportunity. Viewers across the U.S. can catch the display, especially in dark locations with minimal light pollution. Read more: [https://www.newsweek.com/draconids-meteor-shower-maps-show-best-spots-view-1965547](https://www.newsweek.com/draconids-meteor-shower-maps-show-best-spots-view-1965547)
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By Tom Howarth:
Get yourself to a dark spot on Tuesday night because the [Draconid meteor shower](https://www.newsweek.com/draconids-rare-meteor-storm-shower-visible-tonight-1964977) is reaching its peak that evening. With a bit of luck, t[his usually sleepy meteor shower](https://www.newsweek.com/what-time-draconid-meteor-shower-start-tonight-how-watch-1636909) could develop into a full-blown storm, with hundreds of meteors visible per hour.
The shower has been active since Sunday and will likely remain visible until Thursday, but Tuesday offers the best viewing opportunity. Viewers across the U.S. can catch the display, especially in dark locations with minimal light pollution.
Read more: [https://www.newsweek.com/draconids-meteor-shower-maps-show-best-spots-view-1965547](https://www.newsweek.com/draconids-meteor-shower-maps-show-best-spots-view-1965547)