If you’re after a free light show, which beats any firework display then our Universe has something to offer you and all you have to do is go outside and look up! Every year there are a number of potentially great meteor showers visible from the UK throughout the year.. Weather permitting!
The list below shows the easiest to see meteor showers which occur during 2016 and the best time to look up! Telescopes at the ready….
List of Meteor Showers 2016
| Date | Meteor shower name | Peak days |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 – 5 | Quadrantids | Jan 3rd, 4th |
| April 16 – 25 | Lyrids | Apr 22nd,23rd |
| April 19 – May 28 | Eta Aquariids | May 6-7th |
| July 12 – August 23 | Delta Aquariids | July 28th,29th |
| July 17 – August 24 | Perseids | Aug 12th, 13th |
| October 6 – 10 | Draconids | Oct 7th |
| October 2 – November 7 | Orionids | Oct 21st, 22nd |
| September 7 – December 10 | Taurids | Nov 4th, 5th |
| November 6 – 30 | Leonids | Nov 17th,18th |
| December 7 – 17 | Geminids | Dec 13th,14th |
| December 17 – 25 | Ursids | Dec 21st,22nd |
Want to get the best view of the night sky? You’ll need to head to a Dark Sky Park. An area certified as being free from light pollution enabling a clear unrivaled view of the night sky.
If you’re keen to visit a dark sky park, checkout our accommodation listings here. There are Dark Sky Parks all over the UK, including Exmoor, The Brecon Beacons, and Northumberland . Most parks have bunkhouses, hostels and B&B’s nearby making it easy to find cost effective, budget accommodation. Don’t forget your telescope!
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