Southern Delta Aquariids 2026
Southern Delta Aquariids peaks on Thursday, July 30 2026, with up to 25 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Aquarius.
Peak
Thursday
July 30, 2026 at 05:00 AM PDT
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
99%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
Shower facts
Activity period
Jul 12 → Aug 23
Radiant
Aquarius
Peak ZHR
25 /h
Velocity
41 km/s
Best hemisphere
Both hemispheres
Parent body
Comet 96P/Machholz
Other years for Southern Delta Aquariids