Meteor shower lambda-Ursae Majorids — observing times and guide
lambda-Ursae Majorids visibility on 2026-11-03
lambda-Ursae Majorids rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 37.5% illuminated  | 01:03 | -7° |
| lambda-Ursae Majorids radiant transit | 07:44 | 41° |
| Moonset | 13:27 | 3° |
| lambda-Ursae Majorids radiant set | 13:43 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -40° |
| lambda-Ursae Majorids radiant rise | 01:41 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 26° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 29° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 32° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 34° |
Track lambda-Ursae Majorids position throughout the night
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Moon conditions for lambda-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 lambda-Ursae Majorids
Radiant position:
- Right Ascension: 10h 34m 48s"
- Declination: 49° 12' 00s
Peak activity: Active from October 24 to November 5; with peak activity around October 29.
lambda-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | October 24 | October 28 | November 1 |
| 2016 | October 25 | October 26 | October 27 |
| 2023 | October 24 | October 29 | November 5 |
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.