01Past peak
Quadrantids
A sharp winter peak with bright meteors, best from northern latitudes.
- Local time
- Jan 3, 2026, 12:00 – 8:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 80 meteors / hour
01 / The complete 2026 register
Thirteen nights worth remembering
Peak windows are approximate UTC forecasts converted into your chosen local time. Dark skies and patience matter more than equipment.
02Past peak
Lyrids
A dependable April shower known for occasional fireballs and swift streaks.
- Local time
- Apr 22, 2026, 12:00 – 8:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 18 meteors / hour
03Past peak
Eta Aquariids
Fast meteors from Halley’s Comet, especially rewarding in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Local time
- May 6, 2026, 12:00 – 8:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 50 meteors / hour
04Past peak
Southern Delta Aquariids
A long-running southern shower with steady activity around late July.
- Local time
- Jul 30, 2026, 12:00 – 8:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 20 meteors / hour
05Past peak
Alpha Capricornids
A modest shower prized for slow, bright fireballs visible from both hemispheres.
- Local time
- Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 – 8:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 5 meteors / hour
06Past peak
Perseids
The year’s best-known summer shower, rich in bright meteors and long trails.
- Local time
- Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 – 8:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 100 meteors / hour
07Past peak
Draconids
An unusual evening shower whose rates can change sharply from year to year.
- Local time
- Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 9, 2026, 6:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 10 meteors / hour
08Active now
Orionids
Fast, graceful meteors from Halley’s Comet crossing the autumn sky.
- Local time
- Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 – 6:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 20 meteors / hour
09Active now
Southern Taurids
A slow autumn shower famous for a small number of striking fireballs.
- Local time
- Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 – 6:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 5 meteors / hour
10Active now
Northern Taurids
A companion to the Southern Taurids, with slow meteors and occasional fireballs.
- Local time
- Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 – 6:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 5 meteors / hour
11Upcoming
Leonids
A historic shower of very fast meteors, usually modest but capable of surprises.
- Local time
- Nov 17, 2026, 12:00 – 6:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 15 meteors / hour
12Upcoming
Geminids
A powerful December display with bright, colorful meteors visible before midnight.
- Local time
- Dec 14, 2026, 12:00 – 6:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 120 meteors / hour
13Upcoming
Ursids
A quiet northern shower that closes the observing year just before the holidays.
- Local time
- Dec 22, 2026, 12:00 – 6:00 AM
- Ideal hourly rate
- 10 meteors / hour