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Draconid

American  
[drak-uh-nid] / ˈdræk ə nɪd /

noun

Astronomy.
  1. any of several unrelated meteor showers whose radiants are in the constellation Draco.


Etymology

Origin of Draconid

< Greek Drákōn Draco + -id 1


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Less spectacular this year will be the Draconid and Taurid meteor showers.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025

It was a spectacular year of celestial events for Southern Californians, including April’s solar eclipse and a rare Draconid meteor shower in October.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024

The annual Draconid meteor shower is visible this year until 10 October in the northern hemisphere and will peak on the evening of 8 October.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024

Weather permitting, Californians may be in for a treat over the next few days as the Draconid meteor shower returns, producing stunning streaks of light in the night sky.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024

The bright hunter’s moon will wash out the Draconid meteor shower on Oct.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2022

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