Active Meteor Showers
Meteor showers offer some of the most captivating celestial displays of the year. In this section, you'll find information about the active meteor showers visible in the sky right now or coming soon. From the radiant points to peak dates, we provide everything you need to catch these stunning events. Whether you're an experienced stargazer or a newcomer, these active meteor showers are your guide to the best skywatching opportunities.
Sky Map
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This interactive starmap highlights the active meteor showers currently visible in the sky. By showing the radiant points and the positions of the showers, it helps you easily identify the best viewing locations for each event. Track meteor shower activity throughout the year and plan your observations with this dynamic, real-time guide to the night sky. Whether you're a seasoned observer or a first-time stargazer, this starmap is your tool to follow the paths of the most spectacular meteor showers as they light up the heavens.
Meteor Showers
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.
Southern mu-Sagittariids
Meteor Shower
Southern mu-Sagittariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on June 16, with activity occurring from June 02 to June 29.
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.
Southern June Aquilids
Meteor Shower
Southern June Aquilids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 07, with activity occurring from June 23 to July 19.
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 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.
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.