The meteor shower active tonight, October 9, 2025, is the Draconid meteor shower. It started on October 6 and will last until October 10. For tonight, the shower is visible from early evening, with the radiant in the northern sky. Specific viewing times for a location like Washington DC show the Draconids is well positioned at 7:00 pm with an altitude of about 68°, gradually lowering through the night until early morning hours.
The peak of the Draconids was on October 8, but meteors can still be seen tonight. The shower is best observed by looking toward the northern sky where the constellation Draco is located. Moonlight may affect visibility, but watching soon after sunset when the radiant is high in the sky is optimal.
In summary: The Draconid meteor shower is active tonight and will be best visible starting around sunset, continuing through the night with the radiant in the northern sky.