Meteor Calendar · 2026-07-29
The year's best meteor showers
Every major annual shower with peak dates, expected rates (ZHR), parent comets, and best viewing hours. Data from the International Meteor Organization.
The year at a glance
Shower activity windows · ZHR intensity
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
ZHR:Modest (<20)Moderate (20-49)Strong (50-99)Major (100+)Peak date
Visibility from your location
We re-rank the showers using your latitude so "peak" means peak for you — not the global maximum.
Set your observing location
Required for an accurate per-shower verdict.
All annual showers
Nine major events recognized by the International Meteor Organization.
How to watch a meteor shower
No equipment needed — just patience and dark skies.
Step 01
Pick dark skies
Light pollution destroys meteor counts. Drive 30+ min from any city if you can.
Step 02
Dark-adapt your eyes
Give your eyes 20–30 minutes with zero phone screens before observing.
Step 03
Lie back, look up
Wide sky view beats any telescope. A reclining chair is the best tool you can bring.
Step 04
Time it right
Most showers peak after midnight when Earth faces into the dust stream.