If you're out just after dark Wednesday (Oct. 8), look up for a chance to spot "fireballs" as the annual Draconid meteor shower peaks.
Although this meteor shower is predicted to produce only about 10 "shooting stars" per hour during its peak that evening, the Draconids are still a worthy skywatching event. That's because some of these meteors can be very bright and dramatic, with trails that last a second or so. It's also one of the most conveniently timed meteor shower peaks of the year for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
