All-Year Meteor Shower Events
Meteor showers are one of the most awe-inspiring natural events in the night sky. Each year, numerous meteor showers light up the heavens, offering a spectacular show of shooting stars. These celestial displays occur when the Earth passes through debris left behind by comets or asteroids. Some meteor showers, such as the Perseids and Geminids, are among the most prominent, offering countless meteors per hour during their peak. In this list, you'll find detailed information about the most popular meteor showers, including their peak viewing times, visibility conditions, and tips for the best experience. Whether you're an experienced stargazer or a first-time observer, this guide will help you plan your perfect meteor shower viewing session.
Annual Meteor Shower Chart
This interactive circle represents the annual timeline of meteor showers, visually illustrating their peak dates and durations throughout the year. Each green arc marks the period during which a meteor shower is visible, allowing you to easily identify the best times to observe these spectacular events. Hover over the arcs for more information about each meteor shower, including its peak activity and viewing tips. Use this tool to plan your stargazing sessions and never miss a meteor shower again.
Meteor Showers
eta-Eridanids
Meteor Shower
eta-Eridanids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 09, with activity occurring from July 12 to August 30.
Perseids
Meteor Shower
Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 12, with activity occurring from July 17 to August 24.
kappa-Cygnids
Meteor Shower
kappa-Cygnids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 11, with activity occurring from July 22 to August 30.
Northern delta-Aquariids
Meteor Shower
Northern delta-Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 08, with activity occurring from July 15 to August 25.
August Draconids
Meteor Shower
August Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 21, with activity occurring from July 28 to September 11.
Aurigids
Meteor Shower
Aurigids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 26, with activity occurring from August 04 to September 11.
Daytime zeta-Cancrids
Meteor Shower
Daytime zeta-Cancrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on September 01, with activity occurring from August 12 to September 08.
Northern iota-Aquariids
Meteor Shower
Northern iota-Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on September 08, with activity occurring from August 13 to October 01.
September epsilon-Perseids
Meteor Shower
September epsilon-Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on September 13, with activity occurring from September 03 to October 12.
nu-Eridanids
Meteor Shower
nu-Eridanids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on September 14, with activity occurring from September 02 to October 01.
Daytime kappa-Leonids
Meteor Shower
Daytime kappa-Leonids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on September 25, with activity occurring from September 06 to October 12.
Daytime Sextantids
Meteor Shower
Daytime Sextantids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 02, with activity occurring from September 27 to October 08.
October Capricornids
Meteor Shower
October Capricornids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 02, with activity occurring from October 01 to October 03.
October Camelopardalids
Meteor Shower
October Camelopardalids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 05, with activity occurring from October 05 to October 06.
October Draconids
Meteor Shower
October Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 09, with activity occurring from October 06 to October 10.
October Ursae Majorids
Meteor Shower
October Ursae Majorids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 15, with activity occurring from October 14 to October 18.
epsilon-Geminids
Meteor Shower
epsilon-Geminids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 20, with activity occurring from October 03 to November 01.
Leonis Minorids
Meteor Shower
Leonis Minorids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 23, with activity occurring from October 14 to November 01.
Orionids
Meteor Shower
Orionids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 21, with activity occurring from October 02 to November 07.
xi-Draconids
Meteor Shower
xi-Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 23, with activity occurring from October 22 to October 24.
Data Credits
We would like to express our gratitude to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meteor Center for providing valuable meteor data.
Special thanks to all the astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts whose work contributes to the understanding and observation of meteor showers.