✦ Southern Delta Aquariids from Santander
Southern Delta Aquariids in Santander
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The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks from Santander 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 Santander the radiant in Aquarius climbs to 30° above the south horizon around 04:20. Local best viewing window: 02:30–05:00 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 Santander under a genuinely dark sky. Tonight: widespread cloud, with little clear sky forecast.
2026 Conditions in Santander
Peak Night
Jul 29-30
Meteors/Hour Here
~12
25 with the radiant overhead
Moon
🌕 Poor
Best Viewing
02:30 — 05:00
CEST · radiant 30° south
Tonight's Weather in Santander
How to Watch from Santander
- 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 04:20 CEST, its highest while the sky is still dark
◐ Total Solar Eclipse 2026 in Santander
Santander sits inside the path of totality, so the sky goes completely dark.
Eclipse times in Santander →