Outlook Archive
Meteor Activity Outlooks
961 weekly outlooks, newest first: the showers active each week, the rates to expect and the moon.
Meteor Activity Outlook for 2-8 May 2026
May is the best spring month (in the Northern Hemisphere) to view meteor activity. The eta Aquariids are very active the first two weeks of the month then fade as the month progresses. These meteors…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 25 April – 1 May 2026
During this period, the Moon will reach its full phase on Friday May 1st. At that time, the moon will lie opposite the Sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend, the waxing…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 18-24 April 2026
During this period, the Moon will reach its first quarter phase on Friday, April 24. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will lie 90 degrees east of the Sun and will set near 03:00 local summer…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 11-17 April 2026
During this period, the Moon will reach its new phase on Friday, April 17. At that time, it will lie near the Sun and will not be visible at night. This weekend, the waning crescent Moon will rise…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 4-10 April 2026
During this period, the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Friday, April 10th. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 04:00. This…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 28 March - 3 April 2026
Meteor activity picks up a bit during April as the Lyrids become active during the month. The Lyrids are active from the 15th through the 29th, with a pronounced maximum on the 22nd. Sporadic rates…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 21-27 March 2026
During this period, the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Wednesday March 25th. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will lie 90° east of the sun and will set near 03:00. This weekend the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 14-20 March 2026
During this period, the moon will reach its new phase on Thursday March 19th, will lie near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise a few hours prior…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 7-13 March 2026
During this period, the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Wednesday March 11th. Moonlight will continue to be a nuisance for morning observers all this week. You can observe prior to…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 28 February- 6 March 2026
As seen from the Northern Hemisphere, March is the slowest month of the year for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active and only a few very weak minor showers produce activity this…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 21-27 February 2026
During this period, the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Tuesday February 24th. At that time, the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 02:00. As the week progresses…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 14-20 February 2026
During this period, the moon will reach its new phase on Tuesday February 17th. At that time, the moon will lie near the sun and will not be visible at night. As the week progresses the waxing…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 7-13 February 2026
During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its last quarter phase on Monday February 9th. At that time, the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 02:00 local standard time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 31 January - 6 February 2026
February offers the meteor observer in the Northern Hemisphere a couple of weak showers plus falling sporadic rates. This may not seem too exciting, but you never know when surprises are in store. An…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 24-30 January 2026
During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its first quarter phase on Monday January 26th. At that time, the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 01:00. As the week…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 17-23 January 2026
During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its new phase on Sunday January 18th. At that time, the moon will lie near the sun and is not seen at night. As the week progresses the waxing crescent…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 10-16 January 2026
During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its last quarter phase on Saturday January 10th. At that time, the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 3-9 January 2026
January is best known for the Quadrantids, which have the potential to be the best shower of the year. Unfortunately, this shower is short lived and occurs during some of the worst weather in the…
