December Monocerotids

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2026 Visibility Forecast

68
Visibility Score
2.5
Expected /hr
8.9%
Moon Illum.
excellent
57.3°
Best Alt.
at 18:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

Description

Weak shower producing occasional bright meteors.

History

Activity confirmed through video observations.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeMON
ClassWeak Shower

ZHR3
Velocity42.0 km/s
Speed ClassMedium (30-50 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)3.0

Radiant RA100.0°
Radiant Dec+8.0°
Peak Sol. Lng.261.0°

Parent BodyUnknown
Parent Typeunknown
Best Hemisphereboth

2026 Dates

Activity StartNov 27
Activity EndDec 17
Peak DateDec 12

Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
Moon Condition excellent
Best Timeafter_midnight

Characteristics

Weak Activity