The Draconid meteor shower in 2025 will be active from October 6 to October 10, with its peak occurring on October 8. The peak is expected around 3 p.m. ET (1900 GMT) on October 8. The shower is best viewed in the evening, especially soon after dusk when the radiant point in the constellation Draco is high in the northern sky. However, the visibility in 2025 might be affected by a bright, waning gibbous moon following a supermoon on October 6, which could make it harder to see many meteors. The shower is known for its swift meteors and has the potential for a dramatic display, especially since comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, the parent comet, was close to the sun in March 2025, possibly leaving dense debris for Earth to pass through.
In summary:
- Active: October 6–10, 2025
- Peak: October 8, 2025 (around 3 p.m. ET)
- Best viewing: Evening after sunset, looking north toward Draco constellation
- Visibility bright moon may reduce the number seen
- No special equipment required; best viewed from dark areas