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
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.
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.
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.