SHOOTING STAR SPECTACLE: Remains of comet to fall to earth - sparking amazing meteor shower
The Draconid meteor shower will peak overnight on Thursday into Friday - producing up to 20 shooting stars an hour.
Clear skies are expected across much of Derbyshire and the moon will be just a faint crescent, allowing for excellent viewing conditions for the spectacle.
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Hide AdA Met Office spokesman urged residents to wrap up warm, go outside, lie back and look up.
The spokesman added: "To see the meteor shower, you don't need a telescope, binoculars or any other equipment - all you need is your eyes.
"You don't need to look in any particular direction as meteors appear randomly anywhere in the sky."
If you capture the meteor shower on camera, email [email protected]