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Meteor shower calendar 2027

11 showers worth knowing in 2027, with peak times worked out for the UK. The moon is kindest for the Quadrantids, Eta Aquariids and Southern Delta Aquariids.

2027 at a glance

ShowerPeak (UK)Rate at bestMoon
QuadrantidsSun 3 January, 18:37 GMTabout 80 an hour14% lit
LyridsThu 22 April, 17:21 BSTabout 18 an hour96% lit
Eta AquariidsThu 6 May, 06:47 BSTabout 50 an hour0% lit
Southern Delta AquariidsFri 30 July, 09:54 BSTabout 25 an hour13% lit
PerseidsThu 12 August, 23:34 BSTabout 100 an hour84% lit
DraconidsFri 8 October, 23:00 BSTabout 10 an hour63% lit
OrionidsThu 21 October, 16:18 BSTabout 20 an hour62% lit
TauridsTue 2 November, 15:54 GMTabout 5 an hour18% lit
LeonidsWed 17 November, 20:46 GMTabout 15 an hour83% lit
GeminidsTue 14 December, 10:43 GMTabout 150 an hour99% lit
UrsidsWed 22 December, 19:11 GMTabout 10 an hour25% lit

Reading the table

Rates are for perfect skies with the radiant overhead; real counts from the UK are lower. Moonlight matters most: below about 25% lit the sky stays dark, while near full moon only bright meteors show. Our peak times come from the Sun's position, so treat them as a guide to within a few hours.

The 2027 highlights

  • Quadrantids: 3 January 2027. A dark sky with little moonlight.
  • Lyrids: 22 April 2027. Bright moonlight, which will wash out all but the brighter meteors.
  • Eta Aquariids: 6 May 2027. A dark sky with little moonlight.
  • Southern Delta Aquariids: 30 July 2027. A dark sky with little moonlight.
  • Perseids: 12 August 2027. Bright moonlight, which will wash out all but the brighter meteors.
  • Orionids: 21 October 2027. Bright moonlight, which will wash out all but the brighter meteors.
  • Geminids: 14 December 2027. Bright moonlight, which will wash out all but the brighter meteors.

Questions answered

What is the best meteor shower in 2027 for the UK?

With dark skies at their peaks, the Quadrantids, Eta Aquariids and Southern Delta Aquariids look best in 2027.

When are the Perseids in 2027?

Around 12 August 2027.

When are the Geminids in 2027?

Around 14 December 2027.

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