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The next meteor shower over Johor Bahru is the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Peak night is July 30, 2026.
This year's meteor showers from Johor Bahru
Ranked by how good each one will actually look from Johor Bahru this year — radiant altitude, moon, and rate all factored in.
- Southern Delta AquariidsA steady stream through late JulyJuly 30, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- PerseidsThe Northern Hemisphere's favouriteAugust 13, 2026PeakFairVisibility
- DraconidsAn evening shower with rare stormsOctober 9, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- 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 14, 2026PeakExcellentVisibility
- UrsidsA quiet solstice showerDecember 22, 2026PeakNot visibleVisibility
- QuadrantidsA brief, sharp new-year peakJanuary 4, 2027PeakFairVisibility
- LyridsThe oldest recorded showerApril 23, 2027PeakPoorVisibility
- Eta AquariidsFast dawn meteors from Halley's CometMay 6, 2027PeakFairVisibility
Why the view from Johor Bahru is different
Johor Bahru sits close to the equator, at 1°. Almost every major shower clears the horizon at some point during the night — the trade-off is that none of them climb quite as high overhead as they would from higher latitudes.
Common questions about Johor Bahru
When is the next meteor shower in Johor Bahru?+
The Southern Delta Aquariids, peaking on the night of July 30, 2026 local time.
What's the best meteor shower to watch from Johor Bahru this year?+
The Geminids — its radiant climbs highest above Johor Bahru'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 Johor Bahru?+
Of the eleven major annual showers, 10 are visible from Johor Bahru'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 Johor Bahru 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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