United Kingdom · 56°N
The next meteor shower over Edinburgh is the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Peak night is July 30, 2026.
This year's meteor showers from Edinburgh
Ranked by how good each one will actually look from Edinburgh 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, 2026PeakExcellentVisibility
- DraconidsAn evening shower with rare stormsOctober 8, 2026PeakFairVisibility
- 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, 2026PeakExcellentVisibility
- UrsidsA quiet solstice showerDecember 22, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- QuadrantidsA brief, sharp new-year peakJanuary 3, 2027PeakExcellentVisibility
- LyridsThe oldest recorded showerApril 22, 2027PeakPoorVisibility
- Eta AquariidsFast dawn meteors from Halley's CometMay 6, 2027PeakPoorVisibility
Why the view from Edinburgh is different
Edinburgh sits at 56°N. Showers with a far-northern radiant climb high overhead here, while some southern-sky showers barely clear the horizon or don't rise at all.
Common questions about Edinburgh
When is the next meteor shower in Edinburgh?+
The Southern Delta Aquariids, peaking on the night of July 30, 2026 local time.
What's the best meteor shower to watch from Edinburgh this year?+
The Quadrantids — its radiant climbs highest above Edinburgh'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 Edinburgh?+
Of the eleven major annual showers, 11 are visible from Edinburgh'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 Edinburgh 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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