Meteor Shower Prediction Calculator
Get location-based predictions for meteor shower visibility in your area
Automatically finds the best meteor showers for your date and location
Setup Your Prediction
Observation Location
Observing Environment
Observation Date & Time
Example result before you start
After choosing a location and date, your live result will replace this example.
Likely observing window
After midnight to before dawn
Sample planning verdict
Potentially worth watching
Example location type
Suburban sky with moderate light pollution
What this page is for
Use this tool to decide whether a meteor shower is worth watching from your location on your selected date.
- Match active meteor showers against your observation date.
- Estimate practical visibility from location and environment.
- Provide a usable observing window and peak-time reference.
How the result is produced
- Step 1: Identify active showers for the selected date.
- Step 2: Compare distance from peak and expected shower strength.
- Step 3: Adjust result by your observing environment (dark sky, suburban, urban).
Important limits
- This tool supports planning and does not guarantee exact visible meteor counts.
- Cloud cover and local weather should be checked separately before you go out.
- Nearby cities can still have different visibility due to local conditions.
Prediction FAQ
Why can two nearby locations show different results?
Observation environment and sky brightness can differ even within the same metro area.
If no shower is active, what should I do next?
Use the meteor shower calendar to plan the next major active period instead of forcing tonight's session.
Is this page enough for beginners?
For first-time observers, combine this result with the observation guide so your timing and expectations are realistic.