Southampton Meteor Shower Calendar 2026
Countdown To Peak Activity Of Orionids - Oct 21, 2026
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Live Station Weather Data for Southampton
14.9°CWind: 4.7 mph SW (225°)
Humidity: 98% | Baro: 1012 hPa
Current Rain Rate: 0.0 mm
Tonight's Forecast for Southampton
Clear skiesLow: 8°C | Precip: 9%
Night Wind: 15.6 mph W
Visibility: Good
Moon Conditions
New MoonIllumination: 1.4% | Status: Low Interference
Moonrise: 09:44 | Moonset: 18:24
New Moon: 09 Nov 2026 | Full Moon: 24 Nov 2026
Best Viewing: No major meteor activity right now
Best Window: 06:00 - 07:00 (local time)
Sky Quality: 77/100 (Good)
Annual Meteor Activity
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| Shower Name | Peak Date | Visibility Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quadrantids Blue/white meteors. |
Jan 4, 2026 | 120/hr Dec 28 - Jan 12 |
PASSED |
| Lyrids Luminous dust trails. |
Apr 22, 2026 | 18/hr Apr 16 - Apr 25 |
PASSED |
| Eta Aquariids Swift, Halley's Comet. |
May 6, 2026 | 40/hr Apr 19 - May 28 |
PASSED |
| S. Delta Aquariids Steady stream. |
Jul 30, 2026 | 25/hr Jul 12 - Aug 23 |
PASSED |
| Alpha Capricornids Slow yellow fireballs. |
Jul 30, 2026 | 5/hr Jul 3 - Aug 15 |
PASSED |
| Perseids Bright fast fireballs. |
Aug 13, 2026 | 150/hr Jul 17 - Aug 24 |
PASSED |
| Draconids Best early evening. |
Oct 9, 2026 | 10/hr Oct 6 - Oct 10 |
PASSED |
| Orionids Fast with fine trails. |
Oct 21, 2026 | 20/hr Oct 2 - Nov 7 |
ACTIVE |
| S. Taurids Slow, bright fireballs. |
Nov 5, 2026 | 5/hr Sep 10 - Nov 20 |
ACTIVE |
| Leonids Fast bright meteors. |
Nov 18, 2026 | 15/hr Nov 6 - Nov 30 |
UPCOMING |
| Geminids Multi-colored. |
Dec 14, 2026 | 120/hr Dec 4 - Dec 20 |
UPCOMING |
| Ursids Near North Star. |
Dec 22, 2026 | 10/hr Dec 17 - Dec 26 |
UPCOMING |