The best time to see the shower is typically in the early predawn hours. Aug 11–12, 2020 Peak in New York Perseids Northern Hemisphere (Best) Oct 7–8, 2020 Peak in New York Draconids Northern Hemisphere (Best) Oct 20–21, 2020 Peak in New York Orionids Both Hemispheres Nov 16–17, 2020 Peak in New York Leonids Both Hemispheres Dec 13–14, 2020 Peak in New York Geminids Both Hemispheres Dec 21–22, 2020 Peak in New York Ursids Northern … This year, the meteor shower peaks between midnight and dawn on May 5 and May 6. Look for … The Lyrid meteor shower is set to be visible above the UK all this week - but will peak tonight (Tuesday, April 21).

At this time of year this can be seen reasonably high in the north-eastern sky at nightfall. The radiant is in the constellation Perseus, just below the familiar 'W' of the constellation of Cassiopeia. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower of 2020 has a period of activity from April 19 to May 28. The best time to watch it will be between midnight and dawn (5.17am). It peaks on the night of May 4-5. The Perseids are one of the best-known meteor showers and can be seen in August around 12 August.