Cape Town, South Africa · seasonal estimate
Eta Aquariids · typical peak period
Typical annual timing; the actual maximum varies by year. Look on several nearby nights under dark, clear skies. Bright moonlight may hide fainter meteors. Radiant visibility depends on latitude.
Typical annual period · no exact peak time predicted
A seasonal guide, with local conditions to check
This is a typical annual period, not a year-specific prediction of the maximum or an hourly meteor rate. The radiant’s height, moonlight, latitude and weather affect what you may see. Check the linked guide and several nearby nights; no exact peak time is implied.
The local sky
- Sunset on this local date
- 18:00
- Astronomical darkness begins
- 19:26
- Moonrise
- 21:21
- Moonset
- 11:43
A dash means there is no crossing on this local date. Your real horizon and atmospheric conditions can differ.
All astronomy in Cape Town →Sources and meaning
Calculated events use Astronomy Engine. Typical meteor periods are seasonal estimates. Read how SkyChrono calculates the sky.
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