Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight — How and When to Watch! The Draconid Meteor Shower is peaking this week — but if you want to catch it, timing is everything. The Draconids are known for their brief bursts of activity, caused by debris from Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, and this year’s peak comes right after the October supermoon — which could make viewing tough. Look toward the northern sky just after sunset, near the constellation Draco, for your best chance to spot meteors streaking across