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Major Meteor Showers

Each year, a few meteor showers stand out due to their intensity, frequency, and visibility. In this section, we focus on the major meteor showers that light up the night sky. Learn about the peak dates, ideal viewing locations, and unique characteristics of each shower. From the dazzling Perseids to the reliable Geminids, these events are a must-see for any astronomy enthusiast.

Annual Meteor Shower Chart

Leonids (October 30 - December 11) Perseids (July 22 - August 31) eta-Aquariids (April 25 - May 26) Orionids (October 13 - November 12) Ursids (December 12 - January 01) Geminids (November 25 - December 14) April Lyrids (April 12 - April 27) Quadrantids (December 31 - January 10) October Draconids (October 04 - October 10)
This interactive circle represents the annual timeline of meteor showers, visually illustrating their peak dates and durations throughout the year. Each green arc marks the period during which a meteor shower is visible, allowing you to easily identify the best times to observe these spectacular events. Hover over the arcs for more information about each meteor shower, including its peak activity and viewing tips. Use this tool to plan your stargazing sessions and never miss a meteor shower again.

Meteor Showers

October Draconids

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October Draconids
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October Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 07, with activity occurring from October 04 to October 10.
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Orionids

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Orionids
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Orionids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on October 23, with activity occurring from October 13 to November 12.
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Leonids

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Leonids
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Leonids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on November 18, with activity occurring from October 30 to December 11.
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Geminids

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Geminids
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Geminids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 14, with activity occurring from November 25 to December 14.
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Ursids

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Ursids
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Ursids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on December 22, with activity occurring from December 12 to January 01.
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Quadrantids

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Quadrantids
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Quadrantids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on January 03, with activity occurring from December 31 to January 10.
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April Lyrids

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April Lyrids
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April Lyrids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on April 22, with activity occurring from April 12 to April 27.
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eta-Aquariids

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eta-Aquariids
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eta-Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on May 06, with activity occurring from April 25 to May 26.
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Perseids

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Perseids
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Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 10, with activity occurring from July 22 to August 31.
More about Perseids

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.