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 19:12
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
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.
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.
Northern delta-Cancrids
Meteor Shower
Northern delta-Cancrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 17, with activity occurring from December 27 to February 09.
eta-Corvids
Meteor Shower
eta-Corvids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 19, with activity occurring from December 31 to February 08.
omicron-Hydrids
Meteor Shower
omicron-Hydrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 26, with activity occurring from January 10 to February 13.
alpha-Antliids
Meteor Shower
alpha-Antliids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 31, with activity occurring from January 22 to February 07.
February epsilon-Virginids
Meteor Shower
February epsilon-Virginids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on February 03, with activity occurring from January 20 to February 17.
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.