2035 Visibility Forecast
58
Visibility Score
3.6
Expected /hr
31.8%
Moon Illum.
fair
51.7°
Best Alt.
at 05:00
Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)
Description
Usually weak but can produce spectacular storms. Major outbursts in 1933 and 1946. Best seen in evening unlike most showers.
History
Also known as Giacobinids. Storm in 1933 produced ~500/min. Outbursts tied to comet perihelion.
Radiant Position
Shower Properties
IAU CodeDRA
ClassVariable Shower
ZHR5
Velocity20.0 km/s
Speed ClassSlow (<30 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)2.6
Radiant RA262.0°
Radiant Dec+54.0°
Peak Sol. Lng.195.4°
Parent Body21P/Giacobini-Zinner
Parent Typecomet
Best Hemispherenorthern
2035 Dates
Activity StartOct 06
Activity EndOct 10
Peak DateOct 07
Moon PhaseFirst Quarter
Moon Condition
fair
Best Timeevening
Characteristics
Storm Potential
Slow Meteors
Evening Shower