✦ Meteor Shower

Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2026

109 days
:
15 hrs
:
54 min
:
47 sec

2026 Conditions

Peak Night
Jul 29-30
Max Meteors/Hour
25
Moon Conditions
🌕 Poor
Speed
Medium (41 km/s)

About the Southern Delta Aquariids

A warm-up act for the Perseids. Best from southern latitudes, but still visible in the north.

Active period: Jul 12 – Aug 23
Parent body: Comet 96P/Machholz
Radiant: Aquarius

How to Watch

  • Find a location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky
  • Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope or binoculars needed
  • Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness
  • Best viewing is usually after midnight when the radiant is highest
  • Dress warm and bring a blanket — you'll be lying still for a while

Don't Miss the Southern Delta Aquariids

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