Draconids 2028
Draconids peaks on Sunday, October 8 2028, with up to 10 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Draco.
Peak
Sunday
October 8, 2028 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
79%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
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