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Draconids

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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The Draconids are unusual because they are best viewed in the early evening rather than after midnight. They are typically modest but can produce rare outbursts of hundreds of meteors per hour.

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Visibility

Best viewed from dark locations away from city lights. Moderate rates — patience required for best viewing.

Peak Viewing

Night of October 8-9. Best after midnight when the radiant is highest.

Duration

Active for ~2 weeks around peak. ZHR: ~10 meteors/hour under ideal conditions.