Is Draconid Meteor Shower happening right now?
As of May 22, 2026, 12:07 AM, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Draconids are a short-duration meteor shower produced by debris from comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner.
Activity is concentrated in early October and is highly variable year-to-year, ranging from almost no visible meteors to intense outbursts when Earth crosses dense dust trails.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Cherry Springs State Park Viewing Fields |
| Jasper Dark Sky Preserve Viewing Areas |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.