Draconid

[ drak-uh-nid ]

noun

, Astronomy.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Draconid¹

< Greek Drákōn Draco + -id ¹

Example Sentences

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

The Draconid meteor shower happens every October as the Earth passes through a trail of ice and rock left by the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, which travels around the sun every 6½ years, according to NASA.

From Los Angeles Times

The Draconid meteor shower gets its name from the northern constellation of Draco the Dragon, the direction the meteors appear to be coming from.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From Seattle Times