Meteor shower November theta-Aurigids — observing times and guide
November theta-Aurigids visibility on 2026-11-26
November theta-Aurigids rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:04 | -11° |
| November theta-Aurigids radiant rise | 19:59 | |
Moonrise, 97% illuminated  | 20:02 | 1° |
| November theta-Aurigids radiant transit | 01:58 | 55° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:30 | 40° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:56 | 36° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:21 | 31° |
| Sunrise | 05:45 | 27° |
| November theta-Aurigids radiant set | 07:57 | |
| Moonset | 08:35 | -8° |
Track November theta-Aurigids position throughout the night
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Moon conditions for November theta-Aurigids — 2026
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 November theta-Aurigids
Radiant position:
- Right Ascension: 06h 22m 48s"
- Declination: 34° 42' 00s
Peak activity: Active from November 11 to December 1; with peak activity around November 26.
November theta-Aurigids — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | November 15 | November 19 | November 21 |
| 2015 | November 11 | November 26 | December 1 |
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.