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
Andromedids
Meteor Shower
Andromedids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on November 12, with activity occurring from October 24 to December 09.
omicron-Eridanids
Meteor Shower
omicron-Eridanids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on November 12, with activity occurring from October 23 to December 07.
Leonids
Meteor Shower
Leonids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on November 18, with activity occurring from October 30 to December 11.
November theta-Aurigids
Meteor Shower
November theta-Aurigids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on November 26, with activity occurring from November 11 to December 01.
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 03, with activity occurring from November 12 to December 17.
December kappa-Draconids
Meteor Shower
December kappa-Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 03, with activity occurring from November 23 to December 11.
psi-Ursae Majorids
Meteor Shower
psi-Ursae Majorids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 06, with activity occurring from November 23 to December 22.
sigma-Hydrids
Meteor Shower
sigma-Hydrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 09, with activity occurring from November 19 to January 11.
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 November 25 to December 14.
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 24, with activity occurring from November 27 to February 15.
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.