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Draconids Meteor Shower

When:
Tuesday, October 08, 2019, 6:30 AM until Thursday, October 10, 2019, 3:50 AM
Additional Info:
Category:
Photo Opportunity
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Attendees pay for their own charges
In 2019, the Draconids will peak on the night between Oct 8–9

The Draconid meteor shower, also sometimes known as the Giacobinids, is one of the two meteor showers to annually grace the skies in the month of October.

The Orionids is the second meteor shower in October. It usually peaks around October 21.


The Draconids owe their name to the constellation Draco the Dragon, and are created when the Earth passes through the dust debris left by comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. The comet takes about 6.6 years to make a single revolution around the Sun.

Although the Draconids have been responsible for some of the most spectacular meteor showers in recorded history, most recently in 2011, most astronomers and sky gazers consider it to be one of the less interesting meteor showers.


You don't need any special equipment or a lot of skills to view a meteor shower. Even though all you really need is a clear sky, lots of patience, and an Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map with a visibility conditions meter to see a meteor shower, the following tips can help maximize your shooting star viewing experience.

  • Find a secluded viewing spot, away from the city lights. Once at the venue, your eyes may take 15 to 20 minutes to get used to the dark.
  • Dress for the weather, and make sure you are comfortable, especially if you plan to stay out long. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair with you—meteor watching can be a waiting game.
  • Once you have found your viewing spot, lie down on the ground and look up in the direction of the radiant. Use an Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to find the current direction of the radiant in the sky.Draconid Meteor Shower