October Draconids

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2024 Visibility Forecast

63
Visibility Score
3.8
Expected /hr
15.4%
Moon Illum.
good
51.5°
Best Alt.
at 05:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

விளக்கம்

Usually weak but can produce spectacular storms. Major outbursts in 1933 and 1946. Best seen in evening unlike most showers.

வரலாறு

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°

தாய் உடல்21P/Giacobini-Zinner
Parent Typecomet
Best Hemispherenorthern

2024 Dates

Activity StartOct 06
Activity EndOct 10
உச்ச தேதிOct 06

Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
Moon Condition good
Best Timeevening

Characteristics

Storm Potential Slow Meteors Evening Shower