The debris from this comet is what results in the Draconids Meteor Shower
The Draconids meteor shower occurs every year in early October, peaking
between October 7-8 in 2009[1] when the Earth is passing through debris
left from the comet 21p/Giacobini-Zinner. This meteor shower produced
200-1000 mph (meteors per hour) in 1933 and 1946. While this shower is
usually much quieter, it peaks during evening hours[1] (rather than
early morning hours, like other meteor showers) so it's more accessible.
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