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You saw something bright and fast? Like a huge shooting star? Report it: it may be a fireball.

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Active Meteor Showers

alpha Capricornids

active from July 3rd to August 15th

The alpha Capricornids are active from July 12 through August 12 with a "plateau-like" maximum centered on July 31st. This shower is not very strong and rarely produces in excess of 5 shower members per…

Peak Night: Jul 30-31, 2026
The moon will be 98% full.

Meteor Shower Calendar 2026

Major Showers to come

  • Southern delta Aquariids
    from July 12th to August 23rd
  • Perseids
    from July 17th to August 24th
  • Orionids
    from October 2nd to November 7th

Meteor Shower Calendar 2026

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