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Alpha Capricornids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Alpha Capricornids activity runs from July 3 to August 15, with the strongest activity expected at July 31, 2026 around 13:34 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 96% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- July 31, 2026 around 13:34 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 5 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 96% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
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2026
Southern Delta Aquariids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Southern Delta Aquariids activity runs from July 12 to August 23, with the strongest activity expected at July 31, 2026 around 13:34 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 96% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- July 31, 2026 around 13:34 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 25 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 96% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
August 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cape Verde, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland and 47 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
Perseids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Perseids activity runs from July 17 to August 24, with the strongest activity expected at August 13, 2026, 02:00–04:00 UTC; the traditional broad maximum may extend from August 12, 21:00 to August 13, 09:00 UTC. New Moon conditions with negligible lunar interference near the main maximum; local horizon and twilight still depend on location. The same date also carries the August 12 total solar eclipse in parts of the North Atlantic and Europe, but daytime eclipse access and night observing access must be planned separately. Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- August 13, 2026, 02:00–04:00 UTC; the traditional broad maximum may extend from August 12, 21:00 to August 13, 09:00 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 100 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- New Moon conditions with negligible lunar interference near the main maximum; local horizon and twilight still depend on location.
- Best geometry
- Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
August 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse [3]
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. The Moon may rise or set during the eclipse, so confirm local contact times, Moon altitude, cloud cover and horizon visibility for the exact observing location.
Visibility areas: Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain and 175 more
Orionids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Orionids activity runs from October 2 to November 7, with the strongest activity expected at October 21, 2026 around 18:27 UTC. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 79% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- October 21, 2026 around 18:27 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 20 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing gibbous Moon, about 79% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Leonids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Leonids activity runs from November 6 to November 30, with the strongest activity expected at November 17, 2026 around 23:51 UTC. First quarter Moon, about 55% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- November 17, 2026 around 23:51 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 15 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- First quarter Moon, about 55% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Geminids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Geminids activity runs from December 4 to December 20, with the strongest activity expected at December 14, 2026 around 13:49 UTC. Waxing crescent Moon, about 25% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- December 14, 2026 around 13:49 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 150 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing crescent Moon, about 25% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Ursids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Ursids activity runs from December 17 to December 26, with the strongest activity expected at December 22, 2026 around 22:17 UTC. Full Moon conditions, about 98% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- December 22, 2026 around 22:17 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 10 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Full Moon conditions, about 98% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
2027
Quadrantids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Quadrantids activity runs from December 28 to January 12, with the strongest activity expected at January 4, 2027 around 03:34 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 12% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- January 4, 2027 around 03:34 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 80+ under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 12% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
February 6, 2027 Annular Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chile, Equatorial Guinea, Falkland Islands, French Guiana and 30 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
February 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse [3]
A penumbral lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Penumbral shading can be subtle and may be difficult to notice, especially when the Moon is low or the sky is hazy. Confirm local visibility and Moon altitude before planning an observation.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh and 195 more
Lyrids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Lyrids activity runs from April 14 to April 30, with the strongest activity expected at April 23, 2027 around 01:49 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 95% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- April 23, 2027 around 01:49 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 18 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 95% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Eta Aquariids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Eta Aquariids activity runs from April 19 to May 28, with the strongest activity expected at May 6, 2027 around 15:20 UTC. New Moon conditions, about 0% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- May 6, 2027 around 15:20 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 50 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- New Moon conditions, about 0% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
July 18, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse [3]
A penumbral lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Penumbral shading can be subtle and may be difficult to notice, especially when the Moon is low or the sky is hazy. Confirm local visibility and Moon altitude before planning an observation.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, American Samoa, Antarctica, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands and 75 more
Alpha Capricornids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Alpha Capricornids activity runs from July 3 to August 15, with the strongest activity expected at July 31, 2027 around 19:45 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 4% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- July 31, 2027 around 19:45 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 5 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 4% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Southern Delta Aquariids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Southern Delta Aquariids activity runs from July 12 to August 23, with the strongest activity expected at July 31, 2027 around 19:45 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 4% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- July 31, 2027 around 19:45 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 25 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 4% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
August 2, 2027 Total Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Indian Ocean Territory and 113 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
Perseids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Perseids activity runs from July 17 to August 24, with the strongest activity expected at August 13, 2027, 08:00–10:00 UTC; additional dust-trail activity is possible around the main return. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 87% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. IMO notes a 10–20% rise in general activity may occur as Jupiter-perturbed stream material moves closer to Earth, with additional trail encounters possible. Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- August 13, 2027, 08:00–10:00 UTC; additional dust-trail activity is possible around the main return
- Listed ZHR
- 110+ under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing gibbous Moon, about 87% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
August 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse [3]
A penumbral lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Penumbral shading can be subtle and may be difficult to notice, especially when the Moon is low or the sky is hazy. Confirm local visibility and Moon altitude before planning an observation.
Visibility areas: American Samoa, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil and 80 more
Orionids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Orionids activity runs from October 2 to November 7, with the strongest activity expected at October 22, 2027 around 00:45 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 58% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- October 22, 2027 around 00:45 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 20 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 58% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Leonids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Leonids activity runs from November 6 to November 30, with the strongest activity expected at November 18, 2027 around 06:07 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 80% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- November 18, 2027 around 06:07 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 15+ under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 80% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Geminids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Geminids activity runs from December 4 to December 20, with the strongest activity expected at December 14, 2027 around 20:02 UTC. Full Moon conditions, about 98% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- December 14, 2027 around 20:02 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 150 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Full Moon conditions, about 98% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Ursids 2027 Meteor Shower [4]
Ursids activity runs from December 17 to December 26, with the strongest activity expected at December 23, 2027 around 04:29 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 21% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- December 23, 2027 around 04:29 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 10 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 21% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
2028
Quadrantids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Quadrantids activity runs from December 28 to January 12, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak January 4, 2028 around 09:39 UTC. Waxing crescent Moon, about 44% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak January 4, 2028 around 09:39 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 80 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing crescent Moon, about 44% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
January 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse [3]
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. The Moon may rise or set during the eclipse, so confirm local contact times, Moon altitude, cloud cover and horizon visibility for the exact observing location.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain and 169 more
January 26, 2028 Annular Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Algeria, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil and 77 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
Lyrids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Lyrids activity runs from April 14 to April 30, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak April 22, 2028 around 08:01 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 6% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak April 22, 2028 around 08:01 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 18 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 6% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Eta Aquariids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Eta Aquariids activity runs from April 19 to May 28, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak May 5, 2028 around 21:30 UTC. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 89% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak May 5, 2028 around 21:30 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 50 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing gibbous Moon, about 89% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
July 6, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse [3]
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. The Moon may rise or set during the eclipse, so confirm local contact times, Moon altitude, cloud cover and horizon visibility for the exact observing location.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Antarctica, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium and 166 more
July 22, 2028 Total Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Australia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei, Cambodia, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Fiji, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives and 15 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
Alpha Capricornids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Alpha Capricornids activity runs from July 3 to August 15, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak July 31, 2028 around 01:56 UTC. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 75% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak July 31, 2028 around 01:56 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 5 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing gibbous Moon, about 75% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Southern Delta Aquariids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Southern Delta Aquariids activity runs from July 12 to August 23, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak July 31, 2028 around 01:56 UTC. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 75% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak July 31, 2028 around 01:56 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 25 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing gibbous Moon, about 75% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Perseids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Perseids activity runs from July 17 to August 24, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak August 12, 2028 around 14:37 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 59% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. The 2027 IMO calendar notes that the Jupiter-shifted portion of the stream may move still closer in 2028, creating a chance of higher activity; no final annual rate should be claimed until the 2028 calendar and later updates are reviewed. Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak August 12, 2028 around 14:37 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 100 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 59% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Orionids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Orionids activity runs from October 2 to November 7, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak October 21, 2028 around 06:48 UTC. Waxing crescent Moon, about 13% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak October 21, 2028 around 06:48 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 20 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing crescent Moon, about 13% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Leonids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Leonids activity runs from November 6 to November 30, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak November 17, 2028 around 12:09 UTC. New Moon conditions, about 1% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak November 17, 2028 around 12:09 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 15 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- New Moon conditions, about 1% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Geminids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Geminids activity runs from December 4 to December 20, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak December 14, 2028 around 02:05 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 5% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak December 14, 2028 around 02:05 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 150 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 5% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Ursids 2028 Meteor Shower [4]
Ursids activity runs from December 17 to December 26, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak December 22, 2028 around 10:28 UTC. Waxing crescent Moon, about 36% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak December 22, 2028 around 10:28 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 10 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing crescent Moon, about 36% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
December 31, 2028 Total Lunar Eclipse [3]
A total lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas, but the Moon may rise or set during the event. Confirm local contact times, Moon altitude, cloud cover and an unobstructed horizon for the exact observing location.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin and 172 more
2029
Quadrantids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Quadrantids activity runs from December 28 to January 12, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak January 3, 2029 around 15:46 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 89% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak January 3, 2029 around 15:46 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 80 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 89% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
January 14, 2029 Partial Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico and 4 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
Lyrids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Lyrids activity runs from April 14 to April 30, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak April 22, 2029 around 14:09 UTC. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 58% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak April 22, 2029 around 14:09 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 18 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing gibbous Moon, about 58% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Eta Aquariids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Eta Aquariids activity runs from April 19 to May 28, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak May 6, 2029 around 03:47 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 43% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak May 6, 2029 around 03:47 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 50 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 43% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
June 12, 2029 Partial Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Belarus, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands and 8 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
June 26, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse [3]
A total lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas, but the Moon may rise or set during the event. Confirm local contact times, Moon altitude, cloud cover and an unobstructed horizon for the exact observing location.
Visibility areas: Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain and 172 more
July 11, 2029 Partial Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
Alpha Capricornids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Alpha Capricornids activity runs from July 3 to August 15, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak July 31, 2029 around 08:12 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 70% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak July 31, 2029 around 08:12 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 5 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 70% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Southern Delta Aquariids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Southern Delta Aquariids activity runs from July 12 to August 23, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak July 31, 2029 around 08:12 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 70% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak July 31, 2029 around 08:12 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 25 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 70% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Perseids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Perseids activity runs from July 17 to August 24, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak August 12, 2029 around 20:44 UTC. Waxing crescent Moon, about 10% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak August 12, 2029 around 20:44 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 100 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing crescent Moon, about 10% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Orionids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Orionids activity runs from October 2 to November 7, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak October 21, 2029 around 13:01 UTC. Full Moon conditions, about 99% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak October 21, 2029 around 13:01 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 20 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Full Moon conditions, about 99% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Leonids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Leonids activity runs from November 6 to November 30, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak November 17, 2029 around 18:20 UTC. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 90% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak November 17, 2029 around 18:20 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 15 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing gibbous Moon, about 90% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
December 5, 2029 Partial Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
Geminids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Geminids activity runs from December 4 to December 20, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak December 14, 2029 around 08:13 UTC. Waxing gibbous Moon, about 65% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak December 14, 2029 around 08:13 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 150 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing gibbous Moon, about 65% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
December 20, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse [3]
A total lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas, but the Moon may rise or set during the event. Confirm local contact times, Moon altitude, cloud cover and an unobstructed horizon for the exact observing location.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain and 198 more
Ursids 2029 Meteor Shower [4]
Ursids activity runs from December 17 to December 26, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak December 22, 2029 around 16:43 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 97% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak December 22, 2029 around 16:43 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 10 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 97% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
2030
Quadrantids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Quadrantids activity runs from December 28 to January 12, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak January 3, 2030 around 21:57 UTC. New Moon conditions, about 0% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak January 3, 2030 around 21:57 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 80 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- New Moon conditions, about 0% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Lyrids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Lyrids activity runs from April 14 to April 30, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak April 22, 2030 around 20:18 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 71% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak April 22, 2030 around 20:18 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 18 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 71% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Eta Aquariids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Eta Aquariids activity runs from April 19 to May 28, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak May 6, 2030 around 09:45 UTC. Waxing crescent Moon, about 13% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak May 6, 2030 around 09:45 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 50 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing crescent Moon, about 13% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
June 1, 2030 Annular Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon and 94 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
June 15, 2030 Partial Lunar Eclipse [3]
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. The Moon may rise or set during the eclipse, so confirm local contact times, Moon altitude, cloud cover and horizon visibility for the exact observing location.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Antarctica, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium and 166 more
Alpha Capricornids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Alpha Capricornids activity runs from July 3 to August 15, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak July 31, 2030 around 14:09 UTC. New Moon conditions, about 2% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak July 31, 2030 around 14:09 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 5 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- New Moon conditions, about 2% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Broadly visible from mid-latitudes, with better radiant height from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere; rates are low but bright fireballs can occur.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Southern Delta Aquariids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Southern Delta Aquariids activity runs from July 12 to August 23, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak July 31, 2030 around 14:09 UTC. New Moon conditions, about 2% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak July 31, 2030 around 14:09 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 25 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- New Moon conditions, about 2% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes have the strongest radiant height; northern observers need an open southern horizon after midnight.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Perseids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Perseids activity runs from July 17 to August 24, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak August 13, 2030 around 02:46 UTC. Full Moon conditions, about 100% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak August 13, 2030 around 02:46 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 100 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Full Moon conditions, about 100% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Mid-northern latitudes are favored. The radiant rises through the late evening; most far-southern locations and very high northern latitudes are less suitable.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Orionids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Orionids activity runs from October 2 to November 7, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak October 21, 2030 around 19:15 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 29% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak October 21, 2030 around 19:15 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 20 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 29% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range, with the radiant climbing after midnight and the best geometry before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Leonids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Leonids activity runs from November 6 to November 30, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak November 18, 2030 around 00:38 UTC. Last quarter Moon, about 53% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak November 18, 2030 around 00:38 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 15 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Last quarter Moon, about 53% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Visible from a broad latitude range after the radiant rises late in the evening; pre-dawn hours usually provide better radiant height.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
November 25, 2030 Total Solar Eclipse [2]
A solar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Country-level targeting does not replace a coordinate-level check: confirm the official eclipse map, local contact times, Sun altitude, horizon, weather, smoke and access conditions before planning travel.
Visibility areas: Angola, Antarctica, Australia, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, French Southern Territories and 25 more
Planning: Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with ISO 12312-2 whenever any bright part of the Sun is visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. Optical equipment requires a correctly fitted front-mounted solar filter.
December 9, 2030 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse [3]
A penumbral lunar eclipse may be visible from parts of the listed visibility areas. Penumbral shading can be subtle and may be difficult to notice, especially when the Moon is low or the sky is hazy. Confirm local visibility and Moon altitude before planning an observation.
Visibility areas: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh and 197 more
Geminids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Geminids activity runs from December 4 to December 20, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak December 14, 2030 around 14:32 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 82% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak December 14, 2030 around 14:32 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 150 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 82% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial latitudes receive long radiant visibility; much of the Southern Hemisphere can still observe with a lower northern radiant.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Ursids 2030 Meteor Shower [4]
Ursids activity runs from December 17 to December 26, with the strongest activity expected at Expected peak December 22, 2030 around 22:56 UTC. Waning crescent Moon, about 5% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- Expected peak December 22, 2030 around 22:56 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 10 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning crescent Moon, about 5% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- A northern-latitude shower. The high-declination radiant is poorly placed or unavailable from most of the Southern Hemisphere.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Past astronomy events
Earlier events remain available for reference.
Eta Aquariids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Eta Aquariids activity runs from April 19 to May 28, with the strongest activity expected at May 6, 2026 around 09:21 UTC. Waning gibbous Moon, about 81% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- May 6, 2026 around 09:21 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 50 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waning gibbous Moon, about 81% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Southern and tropical latitudes are favored; northern locations need a low, clear eastern horizon before dawn.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Lyrids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Lyrids activity runs from April 14 to April 30, with the strongest activity expected at April 22, 2026 around 19:45 UTC. Waxing crescent Moon, about 36% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- April 22, 2026 around 19:45 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 18 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Waxing crescent Moon, about 36% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Best from northern and equatorial latitudes after the radiant rises; southern observers need a clear northern sky.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.
Quadrantids 2026 Meteor Shower [1]
Quadrantids activity runs from December 28 to January 12, with the strongest activity expected at January 3, 2026 around 21:24 UTC. Full Moon conditions, about 100% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference. Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes. Choose a dark site with broad sky coverage, escape direct city light, and check cloud, wildfire smoke or dust, legal night parking and the return route before departure.
- Peak
- January 3, 2026 around 21:24 UTC
- Listed ZHR
- 80 under ideal conditions; actual counts vary
- Moon
- Full Moon conditions, about 100% illuminated near the nominal UTC peak; local moonrise and moonset determine the actual interference.
- Best geometry
- Northern and equatorial locations are favored; the radiant is low from far-southern latitudes.
Planning: Meteor counts are not guaranteed. Observe from a legal stopping place away from traffic, avoid blocking access roads, protect dark adaptation, and verify cloud, smoke, dust, wind, wildlife and local night-access rules.