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
Southern delta-Aquariids
Meteor Shower
Southern delta-Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 30, with activity occurring from July 12 to August 23.
Piscis Austrinids
Meteor Shower
Piscis Austrinids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 06, with activity occurring from July 31 to August 17.
eta-Eridanids
Meteor Shower
eta-Eridanids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 09, with activity occurring from July 12 to August 30.
Perseids
Meteor Shower
Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 12, with activity occurring from July 17 to August 24.
kappa-Cygnids
Meteor Shower
kappa-Cygnids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 11, with activity occurring from July 22 to August 30.
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.
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.