Active Meteor Showers
Meteor showers offer some of the most captivating celestial displays of the year. In this section, you'll find information about the active meteor showers visible in the sky right now or coming soon. From the radiant points to peak dates, we provide everything you need to catch these stunning events. Whether you're an experienced stargazer or a newcomer, these active meteor showers are your guide to the best skywatching opportunities.
Sky Map
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This interactive starmap highlights the active meteor showers currently visible in the sky. By showing the radiant points and the positions of the showers, it helps you easily identify the best viewing locations for each event. Track meteor shower activity throughout the year and plan your observations with this dynamic, real-time guide to the night sky. Whether you're a seasoned observer or a first-time stargazer, this starmap is your tool to follow the paths of the most spectacular meteor showers as they light up the heavens.
Meteor Showers
phi-Piscids
Meteor Shower
phi-Piscids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on July 11, with activity occurring from May 31 to August 08.
Southern delta-Aquariids
Meteor Shower
Southern delta-Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 01, with activity occurring from July 20 to August 20.
alpha-Capricornids
Meteor Shower
alpha-Capricornids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 02, with activity occurring from July 30 to August 11.
Daytime xi-Orionids
Meteor Shower
Daytime xi-Orionids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 04, with activity occurring from August 03 to August 05.
Piscis Austrinids
Meteor Shower
Piscis Austrinids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 07, with activity occurring from August 01 to August 18.
Perseids
Meteor Shower
Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 10, with activity occurring from July 22 to August 31.
eta-Eridanids
Meteor Shower
eta-Eridanids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 10, with activity occurring from July 13 to August 31.
kappa-Cygnids
Meteor Shower
kappa-Cygnids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 12, with activity occurring from July 23 to August 31.
Northern delta-Aquariids
Meteor Shower
Northern delta-Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 17, with activity occurring from July 25 to September 10.
August Draconids
Meteor Shower
August Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 21, with activity occurring from July 28 to September 11.
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.