How to See Every Meteor Shower in 2019
If a few December meteor showers made you hungry for more, you’re in luck! Tonight is the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, and we have your list of all the major meteor showers to include on your 2019 calendar.
- The Quadrantids : Peak on January 3 and 4 , 2019 and continue until January 13.
- Lyrids : April 16-25 , peak April 22-23 .
- Eta-Aquarids : from April 19 to May 28, maximum May 5-6 . This shower is mainly visible in the southern hemisphere, but occasionally we can see several meteors in the northern hemisphere.
- Perseids : July 13 to August 26, maximum August 12-13 . This is a classic summer meteor shower; throw the covers under the stars and enjoy.
- Orionids : October 2 to November 7, maximum around October 21 .
- Leonids : November 5 to 30, maximum around November 18 .
- Geminids : December 4-16, peak December 13-14 .
- Ursids : December 17-23 , December 22 maximum.
These meteor showers occur every year at about the same time as the Earth passes through the trails of comet debris (both Eta-Aquarids and Orionids come from Halley’s comet). Most are stronger in some years than in others, and a full moon can interfere with visibility. However, mark these peak dates on your calendar and you are sure to see some good shows.