Upcoming meteor showers in India can increase your chances of seeing a shooting star by 10 to 50 times as compared to an average night. Most Indian cities be it Mumbai, Delhi, Indore, Kolkata, Bangalore or Indore are so high in light pollution that it’s almost next to impossible to spot a shooting star in the sky. But getting to watch one is sure not less than a wish come true (pun intended⭐) especially for us space-enthusiasts. So if you are reading this article from an urban or even a semi-urban city, here are your best bets i.e. upcoming meteor showers in India to watch a shooting star in the sky. And, if you live far away from the city lights, you are already highly favourable. But even then, certain meteor showers, like the spectacular Geminids, known to produce up to 50 falling stars per hour—are too magical to miss.
Best timings & dates in 2025 to spot shooting stars in India (meteor shower events).
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Image Credits: Nasa Earth Observatory.
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Upcoming Meteor Showers in India in 2025
In 2025, skywatchers in India can look forward to several meteor showers. Here are the key meteor showers in 2025 with their peak dates, timings & more.
| Meteor Shower🌠 | Peak Dates📅 | Best Viewing Time🕛 | Expected no. of meteors per hour⭐ |
| Lyrids🌠🌠 | Night of April 21–22 | Late evening before moonrise🌆 | Up to 18 |
| Eta Aquarids🌠 | Night of May 3–5 | Predawn hours🌙 | Up to 10 |
| Perseids🌠🌠🌠 | Night of August 12–13 | Predawn hours🌙 | Up to 50 |
| Orionids🌠🌠 | Night of October 20–21 | After midnight🌃 | Up to 15 |
| Geminids 🌠🌠🌠 | Night of December 13–14 | All night, best after midnight🌃 | Up to 75 |
Lyrids, an upcoming meteor shower in April, are also one of the oldest meteor showers observed in the world today. They come from the Lyra constellation also called as Abhijit Nakshatra in Hindu astrology. Interestingly, it is also believed that Lord Rama was born in this constellation. Lyrids meteor showers can be seen from April 17 to April 26th 2025 and they peak on the nights of April 21st to 22nd. On average, one can spot about 18 meteors (shooting stars) per hour but be ready to be surprised to even see as many as 100 shooting stars per hour. The best part about this meteor shower is that it’s visible in both the northern & southern hemisphere so even if you are living in India, you can still get a chance to spot this one.
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Next up on our list are Eta Aquarids, these upcoming meteor showers are known for their speed (unlike Lyrids). They can be seen from April 20th to May 21st, 2025. The peak nights are going to be May 3rd to 5th. For Northern-hemisphere countries (including India), the Eta Aquarids is relatively weak – only shows about 10 shooting stars per hour.
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Perseids, considered to be the best meteor showers of the year, are prominently seen in August. They will peak on the nights of August 12th to 13th 2025 and the best part about them is their bright light which makes them more easily visible to us. This meteor shower is also prominently seen in the Northern hemisphere which makes it more favourable for a country like India.
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Coming to one of the most beautiful upcoming meteor showers in India are Orionoids that appear every year in the month of October. These fast–moving, beautiful & bright meteor showers come from the Halley’s Comet which revolves around the sun every 76 years (next return in the year 2061). The debris stream coming through this legendary comet sprays ice & rock into space resulting in two weak meteor showers, Eta Aquarids & Orionids.
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Last but not the least on our list of the upcoming meteor showers in India in 2025 are Geminids, probably the most powerful meteor showers of the year. One can see as many as 75 shooting stars per hour and these are more prominent in the northern hemisphere. Geminids are visible all night, with the peak occurring around 2 AM local time when the radiant in the Gemini constellation is highest in the sky. If you want to wish to increase your chances of seeing a shooting star, this is the meteor shower event you don’t want to miss.
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List of Cities in India Favourable to Watch Upcoming Meteor Shower Events in 2025
- Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) – Hill station with relatively low light pollution.
- Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) – Outskirts provide clear views, away from city lights.
- Talegaon Dabhade (Near Pune, Maharashtra) – A suburban area with open spaces and hills around
- Sonarpur (South 24 Parganas, West Bengal) – A suburban area south of Kolkata with open fields and less dense housing, providing clearer night skies.
- Sohna (Near Delhi, Haryana) – A small town away from Delhi’s bright city lights.
- Maner (Near Patna, Bihar) – Outskirts with less light pollution, good for stargazing.
- Karjat (Near Mumbai, Maharashtra) – A semi-rural area with open landscapes and clearer skies, ideal for meteor shower watching.
- Hoshiarpur (Punjab) – Rural surroundings offer a clear night sky.
- Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) – Desert landscapes offer clear, dark skies.
- Pali (Rajasthan) – Located away from major city lights, ideal for stargazing.
- Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) – Outskirts are perfect for night sky observations.
- Rann of Kutch (Gujarat) – Remote and expansive, with minimal light pollution.
- Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) – Rural surroundings provide good visibility.
- Jhalawar (Rajasthan) – Away from urban disturbances, great for celestial viewing.
- Chhattisgarh (Near Kondagaon and Bastar) – Low urbanization means darker skies.
- Vindhya Range (Madhya Pradesh) – Hill regions with minimal light interference.
- Coorg (Karnataka) – High altitude with clear, dark skies.
- Spiti Valley (Himachal Pradesh) – High-altitude desert with exceptional night views.
This data is sourced from Light Pollution Map website as of 17th Feb, 2025.
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