Draconids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Draconids are active from October 6 to October 10 and peak around October 8. At best, about 10 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 20 km/s and come from debris shed by 21P/Giacobini–Zinner.
PeakOctober 8
ZHR10*
Speed20 km/s
Moon at peak63%
| Active | October 6 – October 10 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Dragon (Draco), +54° |
| Parent body | 21P/Giacobini–Zinner |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 10 (variable) |
| Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Fri, October 8 | 63% |
| 2028 | Sun, October 8 | 82% |
| 2029 | Mon, October 8 | 1% |
| 2030 | Tue, October 8 | 92% |
| 2031 | Wed, October 8 | 46% |
IMO DRA. Peak: λ☉ = 195.4°.