In Colorado, the Southern Delta Aquariids are best around 3:09 AM on the night of the peak (July 30, 2027), when the radiant stands about 35° high. Under a truly dark sky you could see roughly 14 meteors per hour. Astronomical darkness runs from 10:09 PM to 4:18 AM, and the moon will be 12% lit and above the horizon at the best time.
Best time
3:09 AM
local time
Est. rate
14/h
dark sky
Radiant
35° high
toward S
Moon
12%
up
Dark places to watch the Southern Delta Aquariids in Colorado
| Location | Type | Est. Bortle |
|---|---|---|
| Nucla | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Norwood | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Naturita | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Dinosaur National Monument | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Silver Cliff | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Westcliffe | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mesa Verde National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mancos State Park | State Park | 2 |