Was there a meteor shower that night?
Eight showers come back every year on the same dates. Pick a date to see whether one was active, and which peak comes next.
The eight major showers
| Shower | Peak | Active |
|---|---|---|
| Quadrantid shower | January 4 | 2 days either side |
| Lyrid shower | April 22 | 3 days either side |
| Eta Aquariid shower | May 6 | 5 days either side |
| Perseid shower | August 13 | 7 days either side |
| Orionid shower | October 21 | 5 days either side |
| Leonid shower | November 17 | 3 days either side |
| Geminid shower | December 14 | 4 days either side |
| Ursid shower | December 22 | 2 days either side |