Tues 28th thru Wed 29th July 2026

Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

• The Full Moon on Wednesday 29th will make many of the fainter meteors difficult to see because its bright light washes out the night sky.
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• You may still catch the brighter meteors, but conditions won’t be ideal.
  
• The Southern Delta Aquariids is active every year from mid-July to mid-August, with its peak expected around Tuesday 28th – Wednesday 29th July 2026;
  
  – Beginning to ending date: 12th July to 19th August
  – Peak Date: Tuesday 28th July (best time ~ after midnight until dawn)
  – Rating: Strong
  – Zenith Hourly Rate (ZHR): around 20 per hour
  – Radiant Position: RA: 22h 36m / DEC: -16°
  – Degrees: 342º (Face:- North)
  – Note: Meteors tend to be faint / Favourable.
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