Meteor shower kappa-Ursae Majorids — observing times and guide
kappa-Ursae Majorids visibility on 2026-11-07
kappa-Ursae Majorids rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 5.4% illuminated  | 04:02 | 33° |
| Moonset | 16:25 | -36° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -45° |
| kappa-Ursae Majorids radiant rise | 00:38 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 37° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 40° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 43° |
| kappa-Ursae Majorids radiant transit | 06:37 | 45° |
Track kappa-Ursae Majorids position throughout the night
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Moon conditions for kappa-Ursae Majorids — 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 kappa-Ursae Majorids
Radiant position:
- Right Ascension: 09h 47m 35s"
- Declination: 44° 54' 00s
Peak activity: Active from October 26 to November 21; with peak activity around November 7.
kappa-Ursae Majorids — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | November 3 | November 7 | November 10 |
| 2023 | October 26 | November 7 | November 21 |
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.