Meteor shower Daytime lambda-Taurids — observing times and guide
Daytime lambda-Taurids visibility on 2027-06-16
Daytime lambda-Taurids rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Daytime lambda-Taurids radiant transit | 09:19 | 64° |
Moonrise, 91.1% illuminated  | 15:53 | 0° |
| Daytime lambda-Taurids radiant set | 15:54 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:23 | -40° |
| Moonset | 01:38 | -12° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:53 | -9° |
| Daytime lambda-Taurids radiant rise | 02:40 | |
| Civil sunrise | 03:15 | 7° |
| Sunrise | 03:48 | 13° |
Track Daytime lambda-Taurids position throughout the night
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Moon conditions for Daytime lambda-Taurids — 2027
Meteor visibility depends strongly on the Moon’s position and brightness. This chart helps identify darker observing periods.
Blue and white show night and day; red marks when the radiant is above the horizon, the white line its transit, and grey when the Moon is above the horizon. Select a date for detailed Sun and Moon times.
Observing the Daytime lambda-Taurids
Radiant position:
- Right Ascension: 03h 46m 48s"
- Declination: 11° 30' 00s
Peak activity: Active from May 31 to June 28; with peak activity around June 16.
Daytime lambda-Taurids — Observation history
Previous activity records show the reported start, peak and end dates. Exact dates may shift slightly from year to year.
| Year | Start date | Peak date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | May 31 | June 16 | June 29 |
Use these dates as a historical guide and check current predictions near the event.
Data Credits
Meteor data are provided by the International Astronomical Union Meteor Data Center . We thank the observers and researchers who contribute these records.