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Northern iota-Aquariids Meteor Shower: Observation Timings and Tips

Northern iota-Aquariids Visibility Timetable on September 08

Northern iota-Aquariids Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 99.8% illuminated17:33-4°
Northern iota-Aquariids rise17:52
Civil sunset17:530°
Astrosession begin18:5613°
Northern iota-Aquariids transit00:0658°
Astrosession end03:1436°
Civil sunrise04:1824°
Sunrise04:4519°
Moon Set05:467°
Northern iota-Aquariids set06:20

Track Northern iota-Aquariids Position Throughout the Night

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Moon Dynamics for Northern iota-Aquariids Meteor Shower in 2025

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The visibility of a meteor shower depends on the Moon's position and brightness. This chart provides a detailed view of the moon dynamics for this specific meteor shower, helping you determine the best times to observe.

The blue and white areas represent night and day, while the reddish area highlights when the radiant is above the horizon. A white line marks the radiant's transit time, and the grey area shows when the Moon is above the horizon. While many focus on the meteor shower's peak date, it is often preferable to choose a time with dark skies rather than one where the Moon's brightness interferes with visibility. Click on the chart to view detailed Sun and Moon events for a specific date in the table above, ensuring you have all the information needed for a perfect stargazing experience.

Discover the Northern iota-Aquariids Meteor Shower, including:

Radiant Position:

  • Right Ascension: 00h 09m 11s"
  • Declination: 04° 54' 00s

Peak Activity: This meteor shower is active from August 13 to October 01, with peak activity typically occurring around September 08, when the shower’s rate of meteors per hour is at its highest.

Associated Parent Comet: The Northern iota-Aquariids originates from debris left by ?2006 PF1. The comet's debris intersects Earth's orbit, creating the meteor shower.

Northern iota-Aquariids Observation History

This section provides a record of previous meteor shower activity, including the start, end, and peak dates. While meteor showers are often associated with traditional dates, it's important to note that these dates may vary slightly each year due to solar and atmospheric conditions.

This table serves as a helpful reference, and observers should be aware that the exact dates may shift. Be sure to check updated forecasts closer to the event to determine the best time to observe the shower, as these dates can differ from year to year.

Year Start Date Peak Date End Date
1973-mm-ddJuly 15August 20September 20
2008-mm-ddAugust 17September 01September 18
2010-mm-ddAugust 18September 01September 06
2012-mm-ddAugust 12August 14August 16
2015-08-23-August 21-
2022-11-16August 13September 09October 02

Use this historical data as a guideline for when meteor showers typically occur, but remember that the exact timing may vary slightly each year.

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.