South Africa · 34°S
The next meteor shower over Cape Town is the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Peak night is July 30, 2026.
This year's meteor showers from Cape Town
Ranked by how good each one will actually look from Cape Town this year — radiant altitude, moon, and rate all factored in.
- Southern Delta AquariidsA steady stream through late JulyJuly 30, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- PerseidsThe Northern Hemisphere's favouriteAugust 12, 2026PeakNot visibleVisibility
- DraconidsAn evening shower with rare stormsOctober 8, 2026PeakNot visibleVisibility
- OrionidsBright autumn meteors from HalleyOctober 21, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- TauridsThe Halloween fireballsNovember 5, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- LeonidsThe fastest meteors of allNovember 17, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- GeminidsThe best shower of the yearDecember 14, 2026PeakFairVisibility
- UrsidsA quiet solstice showerDecember 22, 2026PeakNot visibleVisibility
- QuadrantidsA brief, sharp new-year peakJanuary 3, 2027PeakNot visibleVisibility
- LyridsThe oldest recorded showerApril 22, 2027PeakPoorVisibility
- Eta AquariidsFast dawn meteors from Halley's CometMay 6, 2027PeakFairVisibility
Why the view from Cape Town is different
Cape Town sits at 34°S. Showers with a far-southern radiant climb high overhead here, while some northern-sky showers barely clear the horizon or don't rise at all.
Common questions about Cape Town
When is the next meteor shower in Cape Town?+
The Southern Delta Aquariids, peaking on the night of July 30, 2026 local time.
What's the best meteor shower to watch from Cape Town this year?+
The Eta Aquariids — its radiant climbs highest above Cape Town's horizon this year with the least moonlight in the way, so it's the best bet for peak rates.
How many meteor showers can you see from Cape Town?+
Of the eleven major annual showers, 7 are visible from Cape Town's latitude this year, though cloud cover and moonlight decide how many meteors you'll actually count on any given night.
Do I need to leave Cape Town to see a meteor shower?+
You don't need to, but it helps a lot. City light pollution washes out all but the brightest meteors — driving even 30–45 minutes to a darker sky can turn a handful of sightings into dozens.
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