A rare scientific phenomenon known as “Steve” appeared in UK skies last night. The relatively new scientific discovery, which stands for Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement, was spotted in Scotland and north-east England.

The meteor shower will peak and be visible with the naked eye tonight - but when, where and how can you see the meteors?

A phenomenon known as 'Rare Steve' lit up skies across the UK on Monday night, with stargazers across the north of England and Scotland graced with the most vibrant views.

While most other meteor showers are best seen in the early hours, the Draconids are best seen in the evening, after nightfall

The Draconids, also referred to as Giacobinids, are expected to reach their zenith between Tuesday (October 8) and Wednesday (October 9). They are set to offer stargazers a sky spectacle that differs from the more common pre-dawn meteor displays; these shooting stars are most visible in the hours immediately following dusk, reports the Mirror.

A rare meteor shower will peak late Tuesday when a short celestial outburst is predicted to occur, illuminating the night sky with streaks of light.

Draconid meteor shower is visible this year until 10 October in the northern hemisphere and will peak on the evening of 8 October. The meteors, which are sometimes referred to as shooting stars, will appear as streaks of light in the evening sky.

Stargazers will be able to catch a glimpse of a meteor shower this week as the Earth travels through a cloud of comet debris.