Delta Aurigids

Delta Aurigids, or DAU is a minor reliable meteor shower that takes place from October 10 to 18. The peak of the shower is on October 11, with two meteors per hour. The velocity is 143,000 mph.[1]

Delta Aurigids
Celestial map of Auriga
Radiant
Constellation	Auriga
Right ascension	5^h 36^m -0^s
Declination	+44° 00′ 00″
Properties
Occurs during	October 10 to October 18
Date of peak	October 11
Velocity	64 km/s
Zenithal hourly rate	2

References

"Delta Aurigids – Watch the Skies". blogs.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2020-01-31.

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