United States · 29°N
The next meteor shower over San Antonio is the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Peak night is July 29, 2026.
This year's meteor showers from San Antonio
Ranked by how good each one will actually look from San Antonio this year — radiant altitude, moon, and rate all factored in.
- Southern Delta AquariidsA steady stream through late JulyJuly 29, 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, 2026PeakFairVisibility
- LeonidsThe fastest meteors of allNovember 17, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- GeminidsThe best shower of the yearDecember 13, 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 San Antonio is different
San Antonio sits at 29°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 San Antonio
When is the next meteor shower in San Antonio?+
The Southern Delta Aquariids, peaking on the night of July 29, 2026 local time.
What's the best meteor shower to watch from San Antonio this year?+
The Geminids — its radiant climbs highest above San Antonio'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 San Antonio?+
Of the eleven major annual showers, 11 are visible from San Antonio'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 San Antonio 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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