DQ Herculis (or Nova Herculis 1934) was a slow, bright nova occurring in Hercules in December 1934. The nova was first observed on 13 Dec, 1934, reaching a peak brightness with an apparent magnitude 1.5 on 22 Dec, 1934. The nova remaining visible to the naked eye for several months. With the use of a modest telescope, the nova was observable for significantly longer.