Summary
The Draconid meteor shower is visible in the northern hemisphere and will peak on the evening of October 8, 2025. The meteors come from the debris of Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, and this year's viewing might be less clear due to the full Harvest Moon and variable weather conditions across the UK.
Key Facts
- The Draconid meteor shower peaks on October 8, 2025.
- Meteors appear as streaks of light in the sky due to comet or asteroid debris burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
- The Draconids come from Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, with the radiant in the Draco constellation.
- This year, the full Harvest Moon may make meteors less visible.
- Clear skies are expected in parts of England and Wales, while cloud and rain may affect western Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-west England, and the Isle of Man.
- The meteor shower is best seen in the evening, without the need for binoculars or a telescope.
- Another meteor shower, the Orionids, will peak on October 22, 2025.
