However, the Draconid meteor shower is on the sparse side. Expect to see a few meteors — about 10 at most — streak across the sky per hour.

The source of the Draconid meteor shower is Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, which orbits the sun roughly every seven years. As the comet nears the sun, it leaves behind a trail of debris.

The Draconid meteor shower, active annually from Oct. 6 to Oct. 10, is set to peak on Oct. 8, 2025. However, stargazers may face challenges this year due to poor viewing conditions.

The Draconid meteor shower will last from Oct. 6 through Oct. 10, peaking on the evening of Oct. 7 through the pre-dawn hours on Oct. 8.

The Draconid meteor shower has returned for its annual show in the skies — and while this year’s spectacle may be fainter than in past years, experts think 2025’s light show could be ...

The Draconid meteor shower happens every October as the Earth passes through a trail of ice and rock left by the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, which travels around the sun every 6½ years, ...

The Draconid meteor shower is caused by Earth passing through the debris left by the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. This comet orbits the sun approximately once every 6.6 years, leaving a trail of ...

The Draconid meteor shower will last from Oct. 6 through Oct. 10, peaking on the evening of Oct. 7 through the pre-dawn hours on Oct. 8. The radiant point for the Draconids is near the stars ...

The Draconid meteor shower came and went, but the Orionid meteor shower is about to peak. Here's what to know about the spectacle and when to watch.

However, the Draconid meteor shower is on the sparse side. Expect to see a few meteors — about 10 at most — streak across the sky per hour.

Draconid Meteor Shower: Where and When to Watch in the US. Published Oct 07, 2024 at 11:33 AM EDT Updated Oct 07, 2024 at 4:44 PM EDT. By . Tom Howarth is a Newsweek reporter based in Bristol, U.K.