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 19:15
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
epsilon-Geminids
Meteor Shower
epsilon-Geminids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 20, with activity occurring from October 03 to November 01.
Leonis Minorids
Meteor Shower
Leonis Minorids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 23, with activity occurring from October 14 to November 01.
Orionids
Meteor Shower
Orionids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 23, with activity occurring from October 13 to November 12.
lambda-Ursae Majorids
Meteor Shower
lambda-Ursae Majorids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 29, with activity occurring from October 24 to November 05.
chi-Taurids
Meteor Shower
chi-Taurids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on November 05, with activity occurring from October 13 to November 21.
kappa-Ursae Majorids
Meteor Shower
kappa-Ursae Majorids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on November 07, with activity occurring from October 26 to November 21.
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.
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.