Draconids Meteor Shower 2023 in Nagpur

The Draconids meteor shower, occasionally referred to as the Giacobinids, is one of the two meteor showers that appear in the skies every October.

The Orionids is the second meteor shower in October. It usually peaks around October 21.

Draco the Dragon

The Draconids owe their name to the constellation Draco the Dragon, and are created when the Earth passes through the dust debris left by comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. The comet takes about 6.6 years to make a single revolution around the Sun.

Although the Draconids have been responsible for some of the most spectacular meteor showers in recorded history, most recently in 2011, most astronomers and sky gazers consider it to be one of the less interesting meteor showers.

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What Time is the Meteor Shower Tonight

The table is updated daily when the Draconids are active and shows the position of the radiant in the sky for the upcoming night. The Draconids will be active starting 6 Oct 2023. Use the date drop down above the Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to change dates.

Draconids meteor shower for Nãgpur (Night between 9 October and 10 October)
Time	Azimuth/Direction	Altitude
Mon 17:30	345°	55.3°
Mon 18:30	333°	50.1°
Mon 19:30	326°	42.9°
Mon 20:30	322°	34.5°
Mon 21:30	321°	25.8°
Mon 22:30	322°	17.0°
Mon 23:30	325°	8.7°
Tue 00:30	329°	1.3°

Direction to see the Draconids in the sky:

• Azimuth is the direction, based on true north; a compass might show a slightly different value.
• Altitude is height in degrees over horizon.

How to See the Draconids

Watching a meteor shower doesn’t require any special equipment or extensive expertise. While a clear sky, patience, and our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map with a visibility conditions meter are all you truly need, the following suggestions can enhance your experience of observing shooting stars.

• Find a secluded viewing spot, away from the city lights. Once at the venue, your eyes may take 15 to 20 minutes to get used to the dark.
• Dress for the weather, and make sure you are comfortable, especially if you plan to stay out long. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair with you—meteor watching can be a waiting game.
• Once you have found your viewing spot, lie down on the ground and look at the sky. You can use our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map or the table above to find the direction of the radiant; the higher the radiant is above the horizon, the more meteors you are likely to see.
• Meteor showers appear to originate from the radiant, but meteors can appear in any part of the sky.

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