SKY · METEOR SHOWERS · UK
Meteor Showers Tonight — London
The Delta Aquariids are active right now, peaking the night of Jul 29–30. From London, the radiant climbs to about 22° over London — well placed for a good showing.
Radiant in Aquarius · debris from Comet 96P/Machholz (likely). Radiant altitude computed for London (51.5°, -0.1°).
Conditions over London tonight
A bright Moon (81% lit) will wash out faint stars and the Milky Way tonight.
Meteors can appear anywhere in the sky — you don't need to find the radiant or use any equipment. Find the darkest spot you can, let your eyes adapt for 20 minutes, lie back, and watch. The hours after midnight are usually best, as your side of Earth turns to face the oncoming debris.
London right now
A clear sky matters more than anything for meteors — a quick check of tonight's cloud cover for Londontells you whether it's worth heading out.
More sky over London
SEE IT ON THE MAP
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