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
h-Virginids
Meteor Shower
h-Virginids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on April 29, with activity occurring from April 24 to May 04.
Southern Daytime omega-Cetids
Meteor Shower
Southern Daytime omega-Cetids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on May 05, with activity occurring from April 07 to May 21.
Southern Daytime May Arietids
Meteor Shower
Southern Daytime May Arietids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on May 06, with activity occurring from April 12 to May 22.
eta-Aquariids
Meteor Shower
eta-Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on May 06, with activity occurring from April 19 to May 28.
eta-Lyrids
Meteor Shower
eta-Lyrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on May 09, with activity occurring from April 30 to May 20.
Northern Daytime omega-Cetids
Meteor Shower
Northern Daytime omega-Cetids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on May 14, with activity occurring from May 05 to May 22.
epsilon-Aquilids
Meteor Shower
epsilon-Aquilids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on May 23, with activity occurring from May 18 to June 02.
June mu-Cassiopeiids
Meteor Shower
June mu-Cassiopeiids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 04, with activity occurring from June 01 to June 10.
Daytime Arietids
Meteor Shower
Daytime Arietids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 07, with activity occurring from May 14 to June 24.
Daytime zeta-Perseids
Meteor Shower
Daytime zeta-Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 08, with activity occurring from June 05 to June 10.
tau-Herculids
Meteor Shower
tau-Herculids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 14, with activity occurring from June 01 to June 03.
Southern mu-Sagittariids
Meteor Shower
Southern mu-Sagittariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 15, with activity occurring from June 01 to June 28.
Daytime lambda-Taurids
Meteor Shower
Daytime lambda-Taurids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 16, with activity occurring from May 31 to June 28.
June rho-Cygnids
Meteor Shower
June rho-Cygnids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 16, with activity occurring from June 14 to June 20.
Corvids
Meteor Shower
Corvids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 16, with activity occurring from June 09 to June 25.
epsilon-Perseids
Meteor Shower
epsilon-Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 18, with activity occurring from June 16 to June 21.
June Bootids
Meteor Shower
June Bootids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 20, with activity occurring from June 18 to June 21.
beta-Equuleids
Meteor Shower
beta-Equuleids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 21, with activity occurring from June 07 to June 28.
Daytime beta-Taurids
Meteor Shower
Daytime beta-Taurids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 25, with activity occurring from June 21 to July 01.
June iota-Pegasids
Meteor Shower
June iota-Pegasids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 25, with activity occurring from June 21 to June 26.
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.