US EditionThe Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks on Oct. 8: Here's What to Expect
The Draconid meteor shower peaks with an expected rate of up to 20 meteors per hour, though bright moonlight may reduce visibility for Northern Hemisphere observers.
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Draconid meteor shower peaks this week — could a bright moon spoil the show?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Draconid meteor shower will peak this week, offering skywatchers in Northeast Ohio and the Northern Hemisphere a brief chance to catch some shooting stars — though a nearly full moon could make them tough to spot.
Guanajuato, Gto.- The eruption of the Draconid star shower with 99% lunar illumination will not happen again until 2078, so we tell you the exact time and some recommendations so you don't miss the meteor peak of the Draco constellation tomorrow, October 8. The Draconid shower is perfectly visible in the Northern Hemisphere between October 6 and 10, but the peak of activity with a fall of between 150 and 400 meteors will be on the 8th. The peaks…
In October, Ukrainians can see one of the most beautiful shooting stars of autumn - Draconids 2025, which will be active from October 6 to 10, 2025. - Ukrinform.
The Draconid Meteor Shower Will Light Up the Sky This Week—Here's How to See It
Here's how to spot the shooting stars.Don Grall / Getty ImagesKey PointsThe Draconid meteor shower is currently active and will continue until October 10, peaking on Wednesday, October 8.The shower, caused by debris from comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner, can produce up to 10 meteors per hour under dark skies, though bright moonlight from the recent Harvest Moon may reduce visibility this year.To get the best view, find a dark spot away from city light…
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