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
Celectial bearing and elevation at 02:23
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
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.
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.
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.
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 12 to January 01.
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.
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.
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.
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.