Meteor Showers - Star Walk
Enjoy the view of the shooting stars! Our meteor shower guides will help you pick the best night for meteor hunting.
starwalk.spaceHere are the latest notable updates on upcoming meteor showers.
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Perseids peak in mid-August 2026. This is typically the most popular meteor shower of the year for observers in the Northern Hemisphere, with favorable conditions when the Moon is not bright. Recent calendars and observing guides indicate the peak occurs around August 12–13, 2026, with ideal conditions when the Moon is minimal.[2][3]
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Orionids and Eta Aquariids are part of the spring-to-fall sequence. The Orionid shower tends to peak in late October, while the Eta Aquariids peak in early May. Community calendars and meteor shower trackers list these showers as recurring events each year, with annual forecasts detailing expected rates and radiant positions.[3][7]
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Other showers to watch in 2026–2027 include the Piscis Austrinids (July–August), the Southern δ-Aquariids (July–May window in the southern hemisphere but visible from some parts of the north with dark skies), and the Quadrantids (early January 2027). Calendar compilations from major meteor organizations (AMS, IMO) provide month-by-month peak windows and expected rates (ZHR) for these events.[1][5][3]
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Viewing tips: for brighter showers like the Perseids, aim for several hours after midnight, select a location with dark skies away from city lights, and allow your eyes to adapt for 20–30 minutes. Several observer guides summarize best practices for meteor hunting across 2026–2027.[7][2]
If you’d like, I can pull a current, date-specific list of all named showers for 2026–2027 with their predicted peak dates, typical rates (ZHR), and Moon phase details for your location in Miami. I can also generate a simple viewing plan tailored to Miami’s skies and local weather forecasts.