Peak dates, rates and moon conditions for the major annual meteor showers, with best viewing times for every U.S. state.
Upcoming meteor shower peaks
| Shower | Active | Next peak | ZHR | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadrantids | Dec 28 – Jan 12 | Jan 03, 2027 | 80 | 17% |
| Lyrids | Apr 14 – Apr 30 | Apr 22, 2027 | 18 | 97% |
| Eta Aquariids | Apr 19 – May 28 | May 06, 2027 | 50 | 0% |
| Southern Delta Aquariids | Jul 12 – Aug 23 | Jul 30, 2027 | 25 | 13% |
| Alpha Capricornids | Jul 3 – Aug 15 | Jul 30, 2027 | 5 | 13% |
| Perseids | Jul 17 – Aug 24 | Aug 12, 2027 | 100 | 79% |
| Draconids | Oct 6 – Oct 10 | Oct 08, 2027 | 10 | 58% |
| Orionids | Oct 2 – Nov 7 | Oct 21, 2026 | 20 | 75% |
| Southern Taurids | Sep 10 – Nov 20 | Oct 10, 2027 | 5 | 76% |
| Northern Taurids | Oct 20 – Dec 10 | Nov 12, 2026 | 5 | 9% |
| Leonids | Nov 6 – Nov 30 | Nov 17, 2026 | 15 | 50% |
| Geminids | Dec 4 – Dec 20 | Dec 14, 2026 | 150 | 24% |
| Ursids | Dec 17 – Dec 26 | Dec 22, 2026 | 10 | 96% |