Meteor shower September epsilon-Perseids — observing times and guide
September epsilon-Perseids visibility on 2026-10-03
September epsilon-Perseids rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| September epsilon-Perseids radiant rise | 17:11 | |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 0° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 4° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 8° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 38° |
| September epsilon-Perseids radiant transit | 01:46 | 88° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | 68° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:08 | 62° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 56° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 51° |
| September epsilon-Perseids radiant set | 10:20 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -12° |
Track September epsilon-Perseids position throughout the night
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Moon conditions for September epsilon-Perseids — 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 September epsilon-Perseids
Radiant position:
- Right Ascension: 03h 26m 48s"
- Declination: 39° 30' 00s
Peak activity: Active from September 3 to October 12; with peak activity around September 13.
September epsilon-Perseids — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | August 28 | September 9 | September 24 |
| 2015 | September 3 | September 11 | October 3 |
| 2023 | September 3 | September 13 | October 13 |
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.