Complete Meteor Shower Calendar 2026
Plan your stargazing year with our comprehensive guide to major meteor showers
What to prioritize next
If you can only plan one session soon, start with the next peak shower below.
Peak date
May 6, 2026
Activity window
04-19 - 05-28
Peak ZHR
50
Best annual showers to watch first
These events usually offer the strongest rates and are the most practical for planning.
Quadrantids
Peak date: January 4
Peak ZHR: 120
Geminids
Peak date: December 14
Peak ZHR: 120
Perseids
Peak date: August 12
Peak ZHR: 100
January
Quadrantids
March
Virginids
April
Lyrids
May
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June
June Boötids
July
Southern Delta Aquariids
Alpha Capricornids
August
Perseids
Kappa Cygnids
September
Piscids
October
Orionids
Draconids
November
Leonids
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Monocerotids
December
Geminids
Ursids
How to read the monthly blocks
Use this quick guide to decide what matters most in each period before opening local prediction.
January to April
Track short but sharp peaks like Quadrantids and Lyrids. Date precision matters.
May to August
Prioritize broad activity windows. This period is best for repeated sessions.
September to December
Use the calendar to reserve key nights early. Major showers cluster in this period.
Beginner planning checklist
- Pick one target shower first, then lock your date.
- Use prediction to validate your location before leaving.
- Prepare a darker backup location in case local sky quality is poor.
- Avoid over-planning one night; keep the next target shower ready.
Meteor Shower Calendar - Summary
Calendar FAQ
How should I use this calendar with the prediction page?
Use this page to choose target showers and dates, then open prediction to evaluate your local visibility.
Is a higher ZHR always better?
Higher ZHR usually means stronger potential, but moonlight, weather, and local sky darkness still decide real visibility.
What if no major shower is close?
Pick the nearest moderate shower, then optimize location and timing instead of waiting without a plan.