Today is a special day for the stargazers. Even if you're not one, you can still enjoy a exciting phenomenon of nature. If you're outside this evening and the sky is clear, look up -- you will see the Draconid meteor shower show.

The Draconid meteor shower takes place annually every October, and it is expected to peak at nightfall on the evenings of October 7 and 8. In October, the Earth passes through a ribbon of space dust, which was left behind by a comet named Giacobini-Zinner, and as pieces of filament meet the atmosphere, the lights become visible in the sky.

What is so unique about the Draconids, compared to other meteor showers, is that it is visible in the evening, which means you don't have to wake up early to see the shooting stars. Also, the meteor shower radiates from the northern constellation Draco the Dragon's fiery mouth -- hence its name.

"These meteors fly every which way through the starry sky. Simply find a dark, open sky away from artificial lights. Plan to spend a few hours lounging comfortably under the stars," writes the Los Angeles Times. Northern latitudes and areas away from cities may have an easier time seeing the show, but it shouldn't matter whether you're in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston or Chicago.

Although Draconids move slower compared to other meteors, which makes the light to linger longer in the sky, it is possible that there won't be a lot of meteor actions even at its peak, which should start around 7:10 p.m.

"They can be lazy. Some years, stargazers notice as few as three or four shooting stars an hour. If Earth hits a thicker cloud of dust, however, there's a better show."

However, we can always cross fingers and hope for more shooting stars. Lie down, point your feet north, and get ready to make a wish!