In the Meteor Shower Calendar 2006, Alastair McBeath looks ahead at what the coming year has to offer for the meteor world. For your convenience the calendar is also available as PDF (282 KB). Traditionally the calendar will be made available in other languages as well. If you want to help with a translation into your own language, you are encouraged to contact the webmaster for details.
Meteor Showers Calendar
Next major shower peak
eta Aquariids
The Eta Aquariids are a strong shower when viewed from the southern tropics. From the equator northward, they usually only produce medium rates of 10-30 per hour just before dawn. Activity is good for a week centered the night of maximum activity. These are swift meteors that produce a high percentage…
Peak Night: May 06 2024.
The moon will be 6% of full.
The moon will be 6% of full.
Currently active major meteor showers
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