Meteor shower beta-Hydrusids — observing times and guide
beta-Hydrusids visibility on 2026-09-02
beta-Hydrusids rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| beta-Hydrusids radiant is always below the horizon | - | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:07 | -39° |
Moonrise, 75.3% illuminated  | 19:48 | -36° |
| beta-Hydrusids radiant transit | 01:53 | -23° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:08 | -24° |
| Moonset | 10:41 | -46° |
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Moon conditions for beta-Hydrusids — 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 beta-Hydrusids
Radiant position:
- Right Ascension: 01h 31m 59s"
- Declination: -76° 00' 00s
Peak activity: Active from August 14 to August 16; with peak activity around August 15.
beta-Hydrusids — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | - | August 16 | - |
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.