Meteor shower guide
Meteor Showers in Lianhe, Heilongjiang, China
The next major meteor shower from Lianhe is the Orionids on October 21, 2026: good, radiant up to 58° high, best around 3:37 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 47.13°, 129.27° in the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Next shower
Best local time
Moon at that peak
Best bet from Lianhe: the Geminids (Dec 13, 2026), rated good.
All major showers from Lianhe
| Shower | Peak | Radiant max | Best time | Moon | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orionids | Oct 21, 2026 | 58° | 3:37 AM | 77% · up 6.5 of 9.8 h | Good |
| Taurids | Nov 5, 2026 | 58° | 12:07 AM | 13% · up 1.8 of 10.8 h | Good |
| Leonids | Nov 17, 2026 | 60° | 4:37 AM | 52% · up 5 of 11.3 h | Good |
| Geminids | Dec 13, 2026 | 75° | 1:22 AM | 18% · up 1.8 of 11.5 h | Good |
| Ursids | Dec 21, 2026 | 57° | 5:07 AM | 91% · up 11.5 of 11.8 h | Good |
| Quadrantids | Jan 3, 2027 | 62° | 4:07 AM | 15% · up 1 of 11.5 h | Good |
| Lyrids | Apr 22, 2027 | 69° | 2:07 AM | 97% · up 6 of 6 h | Poor (moonlit) |
| Eta Aquariids | May 5, 2027 | 8° | — | 1% · up 0 of 5 h | Radiant stays low |
| Southern Delta Aquariids | Jul 30, 2027 | 26° | 12:22 AM | 11% · up 1 of 4 h | Fair |
| Perseids | Aug 12, 2027 | 59° | 1:52 AM | 82% · up 3 of 5.3 h | Good |
| Draconids | Oct 9, 2027 | 61° | 11:37 PM | 70% · up 5 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.
More for Lianhe
Nearby places
Meteor showers in Lianhe: common questions
Which meteor showers can you see from Lianhe?
Counting only astronomical darkness, a radiant at least 30° up and the Moon below the horizon, the best showers from Lianhe, Heilongjiang, China in the coming cycle are Orionids, Taurids, Leonids, Geminids, Ursids, Quadrantids, Perseids. Other showers may still be visible but with a low radiant or moonlight.
When is the next meteor shower in Lianhe and when should I watch?
The next major shower is the Orionids, peaking October 21, 2026. From Lianhe, Heilongjiang, China its radiant in Orion reaches 58° during astronomical darkness, highest around 3:37 AM local time (Asia/Shanghai). The Moon is 77% illuminated and is up for 6.5 of 9.8 dark hours. Rating: Good.
How does moonlight affect meteor showers in Lianhe?
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 Lianhe, Heilongjiang, China's coordinates. The ZHR figure is a theoretical dark-sky maximum, so real counts are lower, especially under city lights or a bright Moon.