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Draconids

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Peak viewing times: Early October, Originating comet: 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, Viewing tips: Best viewed at nightfall.

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Northern Taurids

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Peak viewing times: Mid November, Originating comet: 2P/Encke, Viewing tips: Best seen around midnight from a dark location.

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Perseids

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Peak viewing times: Mid August, Originating comet: Swift-Tuttle, Viewing tips: Look towards the constellation Perseus for the best display.

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Geminids

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Peak viewing times: Mid December, Originating asteroid: 3200 Phaethon, Viewing tips: Best viewed after midnight; look towards the constellation Gemini.

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Orionids

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Peak viewing times: Late October, Originating comet: Halley's Comet, Viewing tips: Best viewed after midnight before dawn.

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Quadrantids

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Peak viewing times: Early January, Originating comet: 2003 EH1, Viewing tips: Look towards the constellation Bootes.

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Eta Aquariids

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Peak viewing times: Early May, Originating comet: Halley's Comet, Viewing tips: Best viewed in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Ursids

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Peak viewing times: Late December, Originating comet: 8P/Tuttle, Viewing tips: Best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Leonids

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Peak viewing times: Mid November, Originating comet: Tempel-Tuttle, Viewing tips: Find an area well away from city or street lights and be patient.

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Southern Taurids

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Peak viewing times: Late October to early November, Originating comet: 2P/Encke, Viewing tips: Look towards the constellation Taurus in the evening.

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Lyrids

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Peak viewing times: Late April, Originating comet: C/1861 G1 Thatcher, Viewing tips: Find a dark location away from city lights.

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Delta Aquariids

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Peak viewing times: Late July, Originating comet: Unknown, Viewing tips: Find an area well away from city or street lights.

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