Southern Delta Aquariids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Southern Delta Aquariids are active from July 12 to August 23 and peak around July 30. At best, about 25 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 41 km/s and come from debris shed by 96P/Machholz.
PeakJuly 30
ZHR25
Speed41 km/s
Moon at peak13%
| Active | July 12 – August 23 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Water Bearer (Aquarius), -16° |
| Parent body | 96P/Machholz |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 25 |
| 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 SDA. Peak: λ☉ = 127°.