Meteor Shower Calendar: When Do the Showers Peak?
Meteor showers are annual events, so a month-by-month list tells you when to look up. This calendar uses recurring peaks, not exact yearly forecasts.
What is the Meteor Shower Calendar?
Meteor showers return each year around the same dates, though exact peaks shift slightly from year to year. Pick a month and this tool lists the showers that typically peak then, using recurring annual peaks, labelled as such, so you know when to watch rather than expecting an exact forecast.
How to use it
- Enter your values in the fields provided.
- Click Find Showers This Month.
- Read the result and adjust an input if you want a different outcome.
Worked example
In month 8, the Perseids typically peak in mid August.
Which meteor shower peaks in August?
The Perseids typically peak in mid August each year, though the exact best night varies slightly from year to year.
Frequently asked questions
What do I enter to get a result?
Fill in every field with your own numbers or choices, then run the tool. Empty number fields count as zero, so check them before you trust the output.
Can I reuse this result elsewhere?
Yes. The result is calculated in your browser from the values you entered, so you can copy the numbers into your own notes or plan.