Meteor showers in Preston
Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through trails of debris left by comets. From Preston (northern hemisphere), visibility depends heavily on cloud cover and light pollution. The darker the sky, the more meteors you will see.
Active Now
No major meteor showers are currently active.
Coming Soon
Lyrids
Known for fast meteors and persistent trains.
Peak Date
April 22
Perseids
One of the most popular and reliable showers.
Peak Date
August 13
Draconids
Unusual shower best seen in the evening.
Peak Date
October 08
Tonight's Sky Context
Moon Phase
New Moon (0%)
Darkness Window
2026-01-19 18:34 → 2026-01-20 06:08