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Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2026

Verdict

Poor

Effective Rate

4 meteors/hr

A steady summer shower that is best seen from the Southern Hemisphere and the southern tier of the Northern Hemisphere.

Visibility Factors

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Moon Phase

100% Illumination

Waxing Gibbous

Theoretical Max

25 meteors/hr

↓Reduced by 100% moon glow

Effective Rate

4 meteors/hr

* Based on moon interference. Light pollution and atmospheric conditions will further reduce these visible rates.

Viewing Tips for Southern Delta Aquariids

Meteors will appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius. These are typically faint meteors, so dark skies away from light pollution are critical.

Find the RadiantAquarius

Identify the constellation Aquarius in the sky. Look slightly away from it to see longer, brighter streaks.

Parent Body CometThese meteors are cosmic debris left by 96P/Machholz, which burning up in our upper atmosphere creates this annual display.

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