Is there a meteor shower tonight?

Tonight’s meteor answer

Active now: Orionids. Next major peak: Leonids (~November 17). Best window: after local midnight → dawn.

As of 2 November 2026, Guyana time (UTC-4), for Georgetown, Guyana: Orionids (peak ~October 21, ZHR 20). Moon: Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated.

Major showers stay active for days around their peak. Here’s what’s in season now, when rates usually rise, and where to look — then confirm clear skies for your location.

Rates are usually best after local midnight. You don’t need a telescope or to stare at the radiant — find dark sky, face the darkest part of the sky, and give your eyes 20–30 minutes. A bright Moon or haze can hide faint meteors even near peak. Open the Meteor Shower Simulator for radiant bearings and rates, Tonight score for go/skip weather, and the Learn calendar for the full 2026 list.

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2026 major peaks

Next major peak: Leonids — November 17 (typical ZHR ~15).

Approximate peak dates (Guyana calendar day) and typical ZHR. Full how-to: 2026 meteor calendar.

  1. Quadrantids — peak ~January 3 — typical ZHR ~80
  2. Lyrids — peak ~April 22 — typical ZHR ~18
  3. Eta Aquariids — peak ~May 6 — typical ZHR ~50
  4. Southern Delta Aquariids — peak ~July 31 — typical ZHR ~25
  5. Perseids — peak ~August 12 — typical ZHR ~110
  6. Orionids — peak ~October 21 — typical ZHR ~20 (active now)
  7. Leonids — peak ~November 17 — typical ZHR ~15 (next major peak)
  8. Geminids — peak ~December 14 — typical ZHR ~150
  9. Ursids — peak ~December 22 — typical ZHR ~10
ShowerPeak ~ZHR
QuadrantidsJanuary 3~80
LyridsApril 22~18
Eta AquariidsMay 6~50
Southern Delta AquariidsJuly 31~25
PerseidsAugust 12~110
OrionidsOctober 21~20
LeonidsNovember 17~15
GeminidsDecember 14~150
UrsidsDecember 22~10

Frequently asked questions

Is there a meteor shower tonight?

Yes—Orionids are in season tonight. Rates usually rise after local midnight toward the ~October 21 peak. Confirm clear, dark skies with Tonight score.

Is a meteor shower visible tonight from my location?

Orionids are active now, but what you see depends on Moon brightness, clouds, and how dark your site is. Check Tonight score and Dark Sky Window for your coordinates, then Dark Sky Finder for a darker site and the Meteor Shower Simulator for radiant height.

When is the next meteor shower?

Next major peak: Leonids around November 17 (typical ZHR ~15). See the peak table on this page, or the full year list at /learn/obs-101.

When do the Leonids peak in 2026?

Around November 17 (peak date in Guyana time; best rates often the night of / morning after). Typical ZHR ~15 under ideal dark skies — real counts are lower from towns. Open the simulator for radiant height at your location.

Where should I look?

Face the darkest, widest sky you can. The radiant names the shower, but meteors can appear anywhere. A reclining chair and 20–30 minutes of dark adaptation help more than optics.

Do I need a telescope?

No — naked eye and a wide view work best. For science and photography tips, open the Learn meteor showers lesson at /learn/obs-101.

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