Meteor shower guide
Meteor Showers in A Coruna, Galicia, Spain
The next major meteor shower from A Coruna is the Orionids on October 21, 2026: good, radiant up to 62° high, best around 6:48 AM.
When each major shower peaks, how high its radiant climbs, the best local time to watch and how much moonlight gets in the way, calculated for 43.37°, -8.40° in the Europe/Madrid time zone.
Next shower
Best local time
Moon at that peak
Best bet from A Coruna: the Geminids (Dec 13, 2026), rated good.
All major showers from A Coruna
| Shower | Peak | Radiant max | Best time | Moon | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orionids | Oct 21, 2026 | 62° | 6:48 AM | 81% · up 7.3 of 9.8 h | Good |
| Taurids | Nov 5, 2026 | 62° | 2:18 AM | 11% · up 1.3 of 10.8 h | Good |
| Leonids | Nov 17, 2026 | 62° | 6:33 AM | 55% · up 5.3 of 10.8 h | Good |
| Geminids | Dec 13, 2026 | 79° | 3:33 AM | 21% · up 2.3 of 11.5 h | Good |
| Ursids | Dec 21, 2026 | 52° | 7:03 AM | 94% · up 11.5 of 11.5 h | Poor (moonlit) |
| Quadrantids | Jan 3, 2027 | 61° | 6:33 AM | 13% · up 0.8 of 11.5 h | Good |
| Lyrids | Apr 22, 2027 | 73° | 5:33 AM | 95% · up 6 of 6.5 h | Poor (moonlit) |
| Eta Aquariids | May 5, 2027 | 14° | 5:18 AM | 0% · up 0 of 5.8 h | Fair |
| Southern Delta Aquariids | Jul 30, 2027 | 31° | 4:18 AM | 9% · up 0.8 of 5.3 h | Fair |
| Perseids | Aug 12, 2027 | 60° | 5:33 AM | 84% · up 3.8 of 6 h | Good |
| Draconids | Oct 9, 2027 | 59° | 3:33 AM | 73% · up 5.8 of 9.3 h | Fair |
Radiant max is the highest altitude the radiant reaches during astronomical darkness on the peak night. "Up x of y h" counts dark hours with the Moon above the horizon. Rates quoted for each shower (ZHR) are theoretical dark-sky maximums; real counts are lower under city lights or moonlight.
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Meteor showers in A Coruna: common questions
Which meteor showers can you see from A Coruna?
Counting only astronomical darkness, a radiant at least 30° up and the Moon below the horizon, the best showers from A Coruna, Galicia, Spain in the coming cycle are Orionids, Taurids, Leonids, Geminids, Quadrantids, Perseids. Other showers may still be visible but with a low radiant or moonlight.
When is the next meteor shower in A Coruna and when should I watch?
The next major shower is the Orionids, peaking October 21, 2026. From A Coruna, Galicia, Spain its radiant in Orion reaches 62° during astronomical darkness, highest around 6:48 AM local time (Europe/Madrid). The Moon is 81% illuminated and is up for 7.3 of 9.8 dark hours. Rating: Good.
How does moonlight affect meteor showers in A Coruna?
A bright Moon above the horizon washes out all but the brightest meteors. This page checks, for each peak night, how many hours of astronomical darkness have the Moon up at A Coruna, Galicia, Spain's coordinates. The ZHR figure is a theoretical dark-sky maximum, so real counts are lower, especially under city lights or a bright Moon.