This year, the peak of the Perseids is expected on the nights of August 12th and 13th.

The Draconids are a minor meteor shower producing only about 10 meteors per hour. The Draconids is an unusual shower in that the best viewing is in the early evening instead of early morning like most other showers. The shower runs from October 6-10 and peaks this year on the the night of the 7th. … Continue reading Draconid Meteor Shower →

The Orionid meteor shower is an average shower producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. The shower runs annually from October 2 to November 7. It peaks this year on the night of October 21 and the morning of October 22. The sets after midnight leaving dark skies for what could be … Continue reading Orionid Meteor Shower →

The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the night of Novenber 17. The best time for these meteors should be after midnight on the 17th. You should be able to see around 15 meteors per hour under the best viewing conditions.

The Geminids are considered by many to be the best shower in the heavens, producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak. The shower runs annually from December 7-17. It peaks this year on the night of the 13th and morning of the 14th. This is an excellent year for viewing the … Continue reading Geminid Meteor Shower Peak →