Aurigids
Aurigids is a meteor shower occurring primarily within September.
| Aurigids | |
|---|---|
Celestial map of Auriga | |
| Parent body | Kiess (C/1911 N1) |
| Radiant | |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Right ascension | 6h 4m -0s |
| Declination | +39° 00′ 00″ |
| Properties | |
| Occurs during | August 26 to September 5 |
| Date of peak | September 1 |
| Velocity | 65 km/s |
| Zenithal hourly rate | 6 |
The comet Kiess (C/1911 N1) is the source of the material that causes the meteors. The comet's orbital period is approximately 2000 to 2100 years, with showers observed in the years 1935, '86, '94 and 2007 .
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