Meteor shower July gamma-Draconids — observing times and guide
July gamma-Draconids visibility on 2026-10-03
July gamma-Draconids rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 76° |
| July gamma-Draconids radiant transit | 17:03 | 77° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 76° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 75° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 71° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 44° |
| July gamma-Draconids radiant set | 03:36 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -0° |
| July gamma-Draconids radiant rise | 06:25 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 45° |
Track July gamma-Draconids position throughout the night
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Moon conditions for July gamma-Draconids — 2026
Meteor visibility depends strongly on the Moon’s position and brightness. This chart helps identify darker observing periods.
Blue and white show night and day; red marks when the radiant is above the horizon, the white line its transit, and grey when the Moon is above the horizon. Select a date for detailed Sun and Moon times.
Observing the July gamma-Draconids
Radiant position:
- Right Ascension: 18h 42m 25s"
- Declination: 50° 42' 00s
Peak activity: Active from July 23 to July 31; with peak activity around July 28.
July gamma-Draconids — Observation history
Previous activity records show the reported start, peak and end dates. Exact dates may shift slightly from year to year.
| Year | Start date | Peak date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | July 24 | July 28 | July 31 |
| 2009 | - | July 27 | - |
| 2012 | July 23 | July 27 | July 31 |
| 2015 | July 22 | July 27 | July 30 |
| 2023 | July 23 | July 28 | August 1 |
Use these dates as a historical guide and check current predictions near the event.
Data Credits
Meteor data are provided by the International Astronomical Union Meteor Data Center . We thank the observers and researchers who contribute these records.