Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2026

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Southern Delta Aquariids will be active from mid-July through early August 2026, with the broad peak around July 28-30, 2026. For Bay Area observers, the best viewing is after midnight through pre-dawn, roughly from midnight. to 4 am PST, looking toward the southern sky. This modest meteor shower typically delivers 15–20 meteors per hour under dark conditions and is often more impressive from more southern latitudes.

If you are unable to view the Southern Delta Aquariids during their peak, look for them again during the Perseids in August

Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower

• Active Period: Mid‑July through late July / early August (roughly July 18 to August 12, 2026)
• Peak: Around July 28-30, 2026 (broad peak period rather than a sharp hour) from midnight to 4 am pst
• Best Viewing: After midnight through pre‑dawn from late July into early August. The shower is best seen after midnight, when the radiant in Aquarius is higher in the southern sky. Early evening viewing is possible but less productive.

Notes:

• Typically produces 15-20 meteors per hour in dark skies.
• The radiant is low in the Northern Hemisphere, so viewing is better toward southern latitudes, but still visible in California.
• No major moon interference around peak; darker skies will enhance visibility.

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