During the annual Draconid meteor shower, a spectacular display of shooting stars streaking across the night sky will be visible, peaking tonight.
It may be spooky season, but it’s also meteor shower season!
October is an exciting month for space activity with the approaching of the Hunter’s Moon and Jupiter Retrograde, but shooting stars will be visible throughout the month due to two meteor showers.
The Draconids are the month’s first shower, beginning on October 6, peaking around October 8-9, and ending on October 10. The Orionids will peak near the end of the month, around October 20-21.
Fortunately, the waxing crescent moon (27% illuminated) setting before 9 p.m. local time allows you to watch for meteors under a dark, moonless sky, preventing light pollution from overpowering the display of extraterrestrial Draconids. Be on the lookout if the Dragon awakens!
The Draconids, which appear to radiate from the Draco constellation, have the potential to spit out tens of thousands of fiery stars across the night sky in a meteor storm, a rare occurrence. (A storm of that magnitude hasn’t occurred since 1946!)
Meteor showers in general have astrological significance as well, though not to the same extent as new moons and full moons. A meteor shower or shooting star, on the other hand, is always a sign of good fortune, synchronicity, and luck.
Furthermore, the constellation from which meteor showers appear to radiate—known for its cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives, and prominent influencers—lends additional astrological significance to meteor showers. In the case of the Draconids, the Radiant is the aforementioned Draco constellation in the northern sky.
Continue reading to learn what the Draconids mean in astrology and which zodiac sign this meteor shower corresponds to!
Do the Draconids Have Astrological Significance?
Meteor showers, unlike moon phases, do not have specific significance per zodiac sign; however, they can be viewed from an astrological and esoteric perspective. What is the origin of the phrase “wish upon a star?”
Seeing a meteor shower or shooting star is always a sign of good fortune, synchronicity, and luck.
Why? People believe in the concept of ‘wishing on a shooting star’ due to the long-standing belief that these rare moments can provide a boost to one’s luck.
Which Zodiac Sign do the Draconids Align With?
The Draconids are usually associated with the Aquarius constellation. This is another method for determining a shooting star’s extra significance in relation to the zodiac wheel.
Because the Draconids occur in the Aquarius constellation, the Aquarian concepts of ‘the future, community, aspirations, hopes, dreams, freedom, and revolution’ are more closely associated with it.
Draco was also the embodiment of the myth of protection, particularly when it came to hidden treasure. This hidden treasure could be either physical (such as wealth) or spiritual (such as wisdom).
As a result, the Draconids can assist us in unlocking and discovering whatever hidden treasure we seek.
What Does the Draco Constellation Symbolize?
There’s a lot to learn about Draco as a constellation, which has been portrayed as a dragon, serpent, or snake.
The Babylonians worshiped the constellation centuries ago, and Christian mythology associated it with the snake in the Garden of Eden. According to the Egyptians, it was the Crocodile who devoured those with heavy hearts, and according to the Greeks, it was the dragon who guarded the golden apples in the Garden of Hesperides.
Draco was a symbol for a guardian who coils and never sleeps or sets, protecting the greatest treasures of life and divinity, as well as creation, destruction, and immortality.
Where Will the Draconid Meteor Shower Be Visible?
Stargazers in the northern hemisphere can see the Draconids with their naked eyes, eliminating the need for binoculars or a telescope to enjoy the celestial show. While it is also possible to view the meteor shower from the northern regions of the Southern Hemisphere, the display will be less impressive there.
However, clear, cloud-free skies are required, which means that the weather over the weekend will impact chances of seeing the shower.
As with any meteor shower, low-light pollution aids visibility, with people in rural areas having a better chance of seeing the display.
To allow your eyes to fully adapt to darkness, experts recommend avoiding direct light sources.
As a result, fainter meteors may become more visible.
The Draconids will peak this year when the moon is in its waxing crescent phase, which means it will appear dimmer.
When is the Next Meteor Shower?
Astronomy enthusiasts only have a few weeks until the Orionid meteor shower peaks on October 20–21, bringing up to 25 shooting stars per hour.
The shower is associated with the famous Halley’s comet and features “fast with fine trains” streaks.
Meanwhile, the much slower Taurid shower, which produces only five meteors per hour, will fill the northern hemisphere skies on November 12 and 13.
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