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
November Orionids
Meteor Shower
November Orionids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on November 30, with activity occurring from November 05 to December 20.
Southern chi-Orionids
Meteor Shower
Southern chi-Orionids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 02, with activity occurring from November 12 to December 24.
December alpha-Draconids
Meteor Shower
December alpha-Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 02, with activity occurring from November 11 to December 16.
psi-Ursae Majorids
Meteor Shower
psi-Ursae Majorids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 05, with activity occurring from November 22 to December 21.
sigma-Hydrids
Meteor Shower
sigma-Hydrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 11, with activity occurring from December 03 to December 15.
December Monocerotids
Meteor Shower
December Monocerotids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 11, with activity occurring from November 28 to December 21.
eta-Hydrids
Meteor Shower
eta-Hydrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 12, with activity occurring from November 22 to December 31.
December chi-Virginids
Meteor Shower
December chi-Virginids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 12, with activity occurring from November 27 to December 27.
Geminids
Meteor Shower
Geminids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 14, with activity occurring from December 04 to December 17.
Northern Taurids
Meteor Shower
Northern Taurids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 15, with activity occurring from December 09 to December 21.
Southern Taurids
Meteor Shower
Southern Taurids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 16, with activity occurring from December 09 to December 30.
Ursids
Meteor Shower
Ursids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 22, with activity occurring from December 17 to December 26.
December sigma-Virginids
Meteor Shower
December sigma-Virginids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 23, with activity occurring from November 23 to January 20.
Comae Berenicids
Meteor Shower
Comae Berenicids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 20, with activity occurring from December 15 to December 23.
sigma-Serpentids
Meteor Shower
sigma-Serpentids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 27, with activity occurring from December 23 to December 26.
omega-Serpentids
Meteor Shower
omega-Serpentids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 27, with activity occurring from December 25 to December 30.
January Leonids
Meteor Shower
January Leonids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 02, with activity occurring from January 01 to January 07.
alpha-Hydrids
Meteor Shower
alpha-Hydrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 02, with activity occurring from December 18 to January 17.
Quadrantids
Meteor Shower
Quadrantids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 03, with activity occurring from December 28 to January 12.
Southern delta-Cancrids
Meteor Shower
Southern delta-Cancrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 07, with activity occurring from December 21 to January 29.
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.