Draconids 2024
Draconids peaks on Tuesday, October 8 2024, with up to 10 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Draco.
Peak
Tuesday
October 8, 2024 at 05:00 AM PDT
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
27%
Manageable — moderate moonlight
The moon will brighten the sky but most meteors should still be visible. Aim for the hours when the moon is below the horizon, or sit so the moon is behind you.
Shower facts
Activity period
Oct 6 → Oct 10
Radiant
Draco
Peak ZHR
10 /h
Velocity
20 km/s
Best hemisphere
Northern
Parent body
Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner
Other years for Draconids