Change event: Meteor showersAlpha Capricornids 2031

Meteor shower · Minor

Alpha Capricornids 2031

Meteor shower active over Jul 03–Aug 15, with its radiant at RA 307° and dec -10°. The reference ZHR is 5, under ideal conditions: you will usually see fewer. Individual meteors can't be predicted.

1. Where to see it

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2. Where to stay

Campamento Bassegoda Park

57 / 100

Provisional score, among Starlight-certified places to stay.

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3. What to bring

Sun lounger and warm clothes

You watch with the naked eye for hours: comfort matters more than optics.

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4. How to photograph it

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Event details

Calculated / estimated Solar longitude of the maximum: IMO. Calculated time; actual activity varies from year to year. · Add to calendar (ICS)

Maximum (UTC)
31 July 2031 at 20:00:23
Reference ZHR
5
Speed
23 km/s
Moon at maximum
92 %
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Recommended gear

  • essential

    Sun lounger and warm clothes

    You watch with the naked eye for hours: comfort matters more than optics.

    This is general gear: what you already have will do.

  • Celestron Night Vision

    recommended

    Red-light torch

    Preserves your dark adaptation.

    Celestron Night Vision

    • Red LED light
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  • optional

    Camera with a wide-angle lens

    Increases your chances of capturing meteors.

    It depends on your camera: check which lenses it takes.

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