Last chance to see Draconid Meteor shower this week

The Draconid meteor shower will peak on 7 October, offering skygazers the chance to see an unusually active display of the annual event.

Astronomers predict that up to five meteors will be visible per hour, with early evening being the best time to view them.

The meteors – commonly referred to as shooting stars – appear each year when Earth passes through the tail of the comet 21P/ Giacobini-Zinner.

The Draconids are named after the Draco the Dragon constellation from which they appear to radiate.

The strength of the meteor shower depends on how close Earth’s orbit is to the comet’s orbit in early October.