Peak: 01-03
ZHR: 120/hr
Speed: 41 km/s
Moon: Severe
One of the strongest annual meteor showers with a very short peak of about 6 hours. Best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere.
Radiant: Boötes · Parent: Asteroid 2003 EH1
Peak: 04-22
ZHR: 18/hr
Speed: 49 km/s
Moon: Moderate
One of the oldest known meteor showers, observed for over 2,700 years. Known for occasional bright fireballs.
Radiant: Lyra · Parent: Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher
Eta Aquariids
Apr 19 – May 28
Peak: 05-05
ZHR: 50/hr
Speed: 66 km/s
Moon: Strong
Produced by debris from Halley's Comet. Best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere and tropical latitudes.
Radiant: Aquarius · Parent: Comet 1P/Halley
Southern Delta Aquariids
Jul 12 – Aug 23
Peak: 07-30
ZHR: 25/hr
Speed: 41 km/s
Moon: Severe
A moderate shower best seen from southern latitudes. Often overlaps with the early Perseids.
Radiant: Aquarius · Parent: Comet 96P/Machholz
Peak: 08-12
ZHR: 100/hr
Speed: 59 km/s
Moon: None
The most popular meteor shower. Reliably produces bright meteors and occasional fireballs in warm summer weather.
Radiant: Perseus · Parent: Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle
Peak: 10-08
ZHR: 10/hr
Speed: 20 km/s
Moon: None
Usually modest but can produce occasional outbursts. Slow-moving meteors best viewed in early evening.
Radiant: Draco · Parent: Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner
Peak: 10-21
ZHR: 20/hr
Speed: 66 km/s
Moon: Strong
The second annual shower from Halley's Comet debris. Fast-moving meteors with persistent trains.
Radiant: Orion · Parent: Comet 1P/Halley
Peak: 11-17
ZHR: 15/hr
Speed: 71 km/s
Moon: Significant
Famous for producing meteor storms roughly every 33 years. The fastest common meteors at 71 km/s.
Radiant: Leo · Parent: Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle
Peak: 12-14
ZHR: 150/hr
Speed: 35 km/s
Moon: Minor
The strongest and most reliable annual meteor shower. Unusual parent body is an asteroid rather than a comet.
Radiant: Gemini · Parent: Asteroid 3200 Phaethon
Peak: 12-22
ZHR: 10/hr
Speed: 33 km/s
Moon: Severe
A modest shower near the winter solstice. Can occasionally surprise with enhanced rates.
Radiant: Ursa Minor · Parent: Comet 8P/Tuttle