draconid

[drəˈkɒnɪd]

draconid Definition

a meteor that is part of a meteor shower occurring annually in early October, appearing to radiate from the constellation Draco.

Using draconid: Examples

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    The Draconid meteor shower is also known as the Giacobinids.

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    The Draconids are best viewed after sunset.

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Summary: draconid in Brief

A 'draconid' [drəˈkɒnɪd] is a type of meteor that is part of an annual meteor shower occurring in early October, which appears to radiate from the constellation Draco. The Draconids are also known as the Giacobinids and are best viewed after sunset.