What Time Is the Draconid Meteor Shower?

Best viewing time
The Draconid shower will be best viewed at nightfall and early evening on October 8, EarthSky states. This sets the Draconids apart from most other meteor showers. Most showers are best seen in the early hours of the morning before the sun rises.

What is the best time to see the Draconid meteor shower?

Its peak will come on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October. While most meteor showers are best seen in the early hours of the morning, the best time to see the Draconids is in the evening, just after nightfall.

What time will the meteor shower be?

NASA scientists advise that although they can be seen any time after 10pm, the best time to spot a flurry of meteors will be during the darkest part of the night, in the early hours before dawn, from 11pm to first light. The shower typically produces the most meteors in the wee hours before dawn.

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