October Draconids

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2022 Visibility Forecast

40
Visibility Score
3.0
Expected /hr
91.9%
Moon Illum.
very_poor
51.8°
Best Alt.
at 05:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

Açıklama

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

Geçmiş

Also known as Giacobinids. Storm in 1933 produced ~500/min. Outbursts tied to comet perihelion.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeDRA
ClassVariable Shower

ZSH5
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°

Ana Cisim21P/Giacobini-Zinner
Parent Typecomet
Best Hemispherenorthern

2022 Dates

Activity StartOct 06
Activity EndOct 10
Zirve TarihiOct 07

Moon PhaseWaning Gibbous
Moon Condition very_poor
Best Timeevening

Characteristics

Storm Potential Slow Meteors Evening Shower