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Draconid meteor shower peak

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    There are 2,180 days until Draconid meteor shower peak, on Friday, 8 October 2032.

    The Draconid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by comet 21P/Giacobini–Zinner, is expected around 14:15 UTC on 8 October 2032 (solar longitude 195.4°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 5 under dark skies; the Moon is 15% illuminated at the peak (waxing crescent). Activity runs October 6 to October 10.

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