Southern Delta Aquariids in A Coruña
The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks from A Coruña around Jul 29-30, with up to 25 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. In 2026 a bright moon will hide most meteors except the brightest, and from A Coruña the radiant in Aquarius climbs to 30° above the south horizon around 04:40. Local best viewing window: 02:50–05:20 CEST on the peak night, about 2.5 hours of astronomical darkness. Scaled to that altitude, the 25/hour headline figure works out to roughly 12 meteors an hour from A Coruña under a genuinely dark sky. Tonight: total cover forecast, with no usable gaps.
2026 Conditions in A Coruña
Tonight's Weather in A Coruña
How to Watch from A Coruña
- Find a dark spot away from city lights — parks, hilltops, or rooftops work well
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the dark
- Face south — Aquarius reaches 30° at 04:40 CEST, its highest while the sky is still dark
◐ Total Solar Eclipse 2026 in A Coruña
A Coruña sits inside the path of totality, so the sky goes completely dark.
Eclipse times in A Coruña →