Alpha Capricornids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Alpha Capricornids are active from July 3 to August 15 and peak around July 30. At best, about 5 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 23 km/s and come from debris shed by 169P/NEAT.
PeakJuly 30
ZHR5
Speed23 km/s
Moon at peak13%
| Active | July 3 – August 15 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Sea Goat (Capricornus), -10° |
| Parent body | 169P/NEAT |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 5 |
| Seen from both hemispheres |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Fri, July 30 | 13% |
| 2028 | Sat, July 29 | 60% |
| 2029 | Sun, July 29 | 82% |
| 2030 | Tue, July 30 | 0% |
| 2031 | Wed, July 30 | 80% |
IMO CAP. Peak: λ☉ = 127°.