ScienceDraconid meteors expected to appear red on October 9
The Draconid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of October 9, with up to 15 meteors visible per hour. Astronomy expert Evgeny Burmistrov said their relatively slow atmospheric entry speed, about 20 kilometers per second, gives them a distinctive reddish tint and smooth movement across the sky.
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Draconid meteors expected to appear red on October 9