kappa-Cygnids Meteor Shower: Observation Timings and Tips
kappa-Cygnids Visibility Timetable on August 11
kappa-Cygnids Rise and Set Timetable
Time | Elevation | |
Sunset | 20:32 | 60° |
Civil sunset | 21:02 | 65° |
Moon Rise, 90.8% illuminated | 21:54 | 73° |
Astrosession begin | 22:16 | 76° |
kappa-Cygnids transit | 23:13 | 81° |
Astrosession end | 04:58 | 31° |
Civil sunrise | 06:11 | 21° |
Sunrise | 06:42 | 17° |
kappa-Cygnids set | 10:12 | |
Moon Set | 10:19 | -0° |
kappa-Cygnids rise | 12:09 |
Track kappa-Cygnids Position Throughout the Night
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Moon Dynamics for kappa-Cygnids Meteor Shower in 2025
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 kappa-Cygnids Meteor Shower, including:
Radiant Position:
- Right Ascension: 19h 04m 22s"
- Declination: 49° 06' 00s
Peak Activity: This meteor shower is active from July 22 to August 30, with peak activity typically occurring around August 11, when the shower’s rate of meteors per hour is at its highest.
kappa-Cygnids 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 |
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1973-mm-dd | August 09 | August 18 | October 07 |
1995-mm-dd | - | August 18 | - |
2003-mm-dd | - | August 14 | - |
2009-mm-dd | July 26 | August 13 | August 28 |
2012-mm-dd | August 03 | August 09 | August 14 |
2012-mm-dd | August 15 | August 22 | August 28 |
2015-08-23 | August 08 | August 14 | August 17 |
2022-11-16 | July 23 | August 13 | September 01 |
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.