Tonight’s meteor answer

Active now: Delta Aquariids, Perseids. Next major peak: Perseids (~August 12). Best window: after local midnight → dawn.

As of August 10, 2026 (UTC): Delta Aquariids (peak ~July 30, ZHR 25); Perseids (peak ~August 12, ZHR 100). Moon: Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated.

Major showers stay active for days around their peak. Here’s what’s in season now, when rates usually rise, and where to look — then confirm clear skies for your location.

Rates are usually best after local midnight. You don’t need a telescope or to stare at the radiant — find dark sky, face the darkest part of the sky, and give your eyes 20–30 minutes. A bright Moon or haze can hide faint meteors even near peak. Open the Meteor Shower Simulator for radiant bearings and rates, Tonight score for go/skip weather, and the Learn calendar for the full 2026 list.

See radiant & rates for my location · Tonight score · Stargazing weather · Dark sky window · Darker skies near you · Live Sky Events feed · 2026 meteor calendar & how to watch

2026 major peaks

Next major peak: Perseids — August 12 (typical ZHR ~100).

Approximate UTC peak dates and typical ZHR. Full how-to: 2026 meteor calendar.

  1. Quadrantids — peak ~January 3 — typical ZHR ~120
  2. Lyrids — peak ~April 22 — typical ZHR ~18
  3. Eta Aquariids — peak ~May 6 — typical ZHR ~50
  4. Delta Aquariids — peak ~July 30 — typical ZHR ~25 (active now)
  5. Perseids — peak ~August 12 — typical ZHR ~100 (next major peak; active now)
  6. Orionids — peak ~October 21 — typical ZHR ~20
  7. Leonids — peak ~November 17 — typical ZHR ~15
  8. Geminids — peak ~December 14 — typical ZHR ~150
  9. Ursids — peak ~December 22 — typical ZHR ~10
ShowerPeak ~ZHR
QuadrantidsJanuary 3~120
LyridsApril 22~18
Eta AquariidsMay 6~50
Delta AquariidsJuly 30~25
PerseidsAugust 12~100
OrionidsOctober 21~20
LeonidsNovember 17~15
GeminidsDecember 14~150
UrsidsDecember 22~10

Frequently asked questions

Is there a meteor shower tonight?

Yes—Delta Aquariids and Perseids are in season tonight. Rates usually rise after local midnight toward the ~August 12 peak. Confirm clear, dark skies with Tonight score.

Is a meteor shower visible tonight from my location?

Perseids are active now, but what you see depends on Moon brightness, clouds, and how dark your site is. Check Tonight score and Dark Sky Window for your coordinates, then Dark Sky Finder for a darker site and the Meteor Shower Simulator for radiant height.

When is the next meteor shower?

Next major peak: Perseids around August 12 (typical ZHR ~100). See the peak table on this page, or the full year list at /learn/obs-101.

When do the Perseids peak in 2026?

Around August 12 (UTC peak date; best rates often the night of / morning after). Typical ZHR ~100 under ideal dark skies — real counts are lower from towns. Open the simulator for radiant height at your location.

Where should I look?

Face the darkest, widest sky you can. The radiant names the shower, but meteors can appear anywhere. A reclining chair and 20–30 minutes of dark adaptation help more than optics.

Do I need a telescope?

No — naked eye and a wide view work best. For science and photography tips, open the Learn meteor showers lesson at /learn/obs-101.

Back to Sky Events · Sky tonight by city

Tools · Learn

Skip to main content

Tonight’s skymeteor showers

Is there a meteor shower tonight?

Tonight’s meteor answer

Active now: Delta Aquariids, Perseids. Next major peak: Perseids (~August 12). Best window: after local midnight → dawn.

  • Look up at the darkest sky (not only at the radiant).
  • Best rates after local midnight.
  • Moon + clouds kill faint meteors — check the tools below.

Tonight at a glance

As of August 10, 2026 (UTC) for Georgetown, Guyana (default). Set your location in the feed for exact windows.

  • Moon: Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated
  • Naked-eye planets: Mars, Saturn, Venus
  • Meteor showers: Delta Aquariids (peak ~July 30, ZHR 25); Perseids (peak ~August 12, ZHR 100)
  • ISS / satellites: ISS Pass Predictor

Major showers stay active for days around their peak. Here’s what’s in season now, when rates usually rise, and where to look — then confirm clear skies for your location.

Rates are usually best after local midnight. You don’t need a telescope or to stare at the radiant — find dark sky, face the darkest part of the sky, and give your eyes 20–30 minutes. A bright Moon or haze can hide faint meteors even near peak. Open the Meteor Shower Simulator for radiant bearings and rates, Tonight score for go/skip weather, and the Learn calendar for the full 2026 list.

See radiant & rates for my locationTonight scoreStargazing weatherDark sky windowDarker skies near youLive Sky Events feed2026 meteor calendar & how to watch

2026 major peaks

Next major peak: Perseids — August 12 (typical ZHR ~100)

Approximate UTC peak dates and typical Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR). Full how-to and calendar: /learn/obs-101.

Major meteor shower peaks for 2026: name, approximate peak date, and ZHR
ShowerPeak ~ZHR
QuadrantidsJanuary 3~120
LyridsApril 22~18
Eta AquariidsMay 6~50
Delta AquariidsactiveJuly 30~25
PerseidsnextAugust 12~100
OrionidsOctober 21~20
LeonidsNovember 17~15
GeminidsDecember 14~150
UrsidsDecember 22~10

Frequently asked questions

Is there a meteor shower tonight?
Yes—Delta Aquariids and Perseids are in season tonight. Rates usually rise after local midnight toward the ~August 12 peak. Confirm clear, dark skies with Tonight score.
Is a meteor shower visible tonight from my location?
Perseids are active now, but what you see depends on Moon brightness, clouds, and how dark your site is. Check Tonight score and Dark Sky Window for your coordinates, then Dark Sky Finder for a darker site and the Meteor Shower Simulator for radiant height.
When is the next meteor shower?
Next major peak: Perseids around August 12 (typical ZHR ~100). See the peak table on this page, or the full year list at /learn/obs-101.
When do the Perseids peak in 2026?
Around August 12 (UTC peak date; best rates often the night of / morning after). Typical ZHR ~100 under ideal dark skies — real counts are lower from towns. Open the simulator for radiant height at your location.
Where should I look?
Face the darkest, widest sky you can. The radiant names the shower, but meteors can appear anywhere. A reclining chair and 20–30 minutes of dark adaptation help more than optics.
Do I need a telescope?
No — naked eye and a wide view work best. For science and photography tips, open the Learn meteor showers lesson at /learn/obs-101.

Back to tonight’s sky · Sky tonight by city