NASA places the peak around October 8–9, with a nearly new Moon but uncertain Atlanta skies.
Thumbnail source ↗A full Moon is framed by the branches of a pecan tree on March 13, 2025, just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Unlike many meteor showers, the Draconids can be watched during the evening rather than after midnight. Their peak falls around October 8–9 this year, with little moonlight to wash out the sky.
The shower comes from debris associated with Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. Most years it is modest, though it has produced extraordinary outbursts in the past.
Action: if skies clear, look north from a dark location after dusk. Do not go out during unsafe storm conditions; NASA's guide is an interesting read even if clouds win.
