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Active Meteor Showers

Southern delta Aquariids

active from July 12th to August 23rd

The Southern delta Aquariids are another strong shower best seen from the southern tropics. North of the equator the radiant is located lower in the southern sky and therefore rates are less than seen…

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

alpha Capricornids

active from July 3rd to August 15th

The alpha Capricornids are active from July 3 through August 15 with a "plateau-like" maximum centered on July 31. This shower is not very strong and rarely produces in excess of five shower members…

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

Perseids

active from July 17th to August 24th

The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower as they peak on warm August nights as seen from the northern hemisphere. The Perseids are active from July 17 to August 24. They reach a strong maximum on…

Peak Night: Aug 11-12, 2026
The moon will be 1% full.

Meteor Shower Calendar 2026

Major Showers to come

  • Orionids
    from October 2nd to November 7th
  • Southern Taurids
    from September 20th to November 20th
  • Northern Taurids
    from October 20th to December 10th

Meteor Shower Calendar 2026

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