South Africa · 26°S
The next meteor shower over Johannesburg is the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Peak night is July 30, 2026.
This year's meteor showers from Johannesburg
Ranked by how good each one will actually look from Johannesburg 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 12, 2026PeakNot visibleVisibility
- DraconidsAn evening shower with rare stormsOctober 8, 2026PeakNot visibleVisibility
- OrionidsBright autumn meteors from HalleyOctober 21, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- TauridsThe Halloween fireballsNovember 5, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- LeonidsThe fastest meteors of allNovember 17, 2026PeakPoorVisibility
- GeminidsThe best shower of the yearDecember 14, 2026PeakFairVisibility
- UrsidsA quiet solstice showerDecember 22, 2026PeakNot visibleVisibility
- QuadrantidsA brief, sharp new-year peakJanuary 3, 2027PeakNot visibleVisibility
- LyridsThe oldest recorded showerApril 22, 2027PeakPoorVisibility
- Eta AquariidsFast dawn meteors from Halley's CometMay 6, 2027PeakFairVisibility
Why the view from Johannesburg is different
Johannesburg sits at 26°S. Showers with a far-southern radiant climb high overhead here, while some northern-sky showers barely clear the horizon or don't rise at all.
Common questions about Johannesburg
When is the next meteor shower in Johannesburg?+
The Southern Delta Aquariids, peaking on the night of July 30, 2026 local time.
What's the best meteor shower to watch from Johannesburg this year?+
The Geminids — its radiant climbs highest above Johannesburg'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 Johannesburg?+
Of the eleven major annual showers, 7 are visible from Johannesburg'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 Johannesburg 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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