Southern Delta Aquariids in Castellón
The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks from Castellón 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 Castellón the radiant in Aquarius climbs to 34° above the south horizon around 04:05. Local best viewing window: 01:50–05:05 CEST on the peak night, about 3.2 hours of astronomical darkness. Scaled to that altitude, the 25/hour headline figure works out to roughly 14 meteors an hour from Castellón under a genuinely dark sky. Tonight: intermittent cloud, so patience pays off.
2026 Conditions in Castellón
Tonight's Weather in Castellón
How to Watch from Castellón
- 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 34° at 04:05 CEST, its highest while the sky is still dark
◐ Total Solar Eclipse 2026 in Castellón
Castellón sits inside the path of totality, so the sky goes completely dark.
Eclipse times in Castellón →