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
c-Andromedids
Meteor Shower
c-Andromedids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 08, with activity occurring from June 24 to July 21.
Northern June Aquilids
Meteor Shower
Northern June Aquilids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 09, with activity occurring from June 13 to July 31.
phi-Piscids
Meteor Shower
phi-Piscids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 11, with activity occurring from May 31 to August 08.
July Pegasids
Meteor Shower
July Pegasids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 15, with activity occurring from July 04 to July 31.
July xi-Arietids
Meteor Shower
July xi-Arietids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 15, with activity occurring from June 25 to July 31.
49-Andromedids
Meteor Shower
49-Andromedids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 17, with activity occurring from July 03 to July 31.
psi-Cassiopeiids
Meteor Shower
psi-Cassiopeiids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 18, with activity occurring from July 10 to July 24.
July gamma-Draconids
Meteor Shower
July gamma-Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 28, with activity occurring from July 23 to July 31.
Southern delta-Aquariids
Meteor Shower
Southern delta-Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 30, with activity occurring from July 12 to August 23.
alpha-Capricornids
Meteor Shower
alpha-Capricornids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 30, with activity occurring from July 03 to August 15.
Daytime xi-Orionids
Meteor Shower
Daytime xi-Orionids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 04, with activity occurring from August 03 to August 05.
Piscis Austrinids
Meteor Shower
Piscis Austrinids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 06, with activity occurring from July 31 to August 17.
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.
beta-Hydrusids
Meteor Shower
beta-Hydrusids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 15, with activity occurring from August 14 to August 16.
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.
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.