8 Meteor Showers Coming to Michigan in 2026

Michigan, get your wish lists ready, because shooting stars are on the way.

We're in for some meteor showers!

Although we are well into 2026, we still have the bulk of our meteor showers to look forward to for the rest of this year. And if you're a Michigander who wants to marvel at this wonder of space and nature, you should mark some specific dates on your calendar.

Every Meteor Shower Left in 2026

There are nine meteor showers in 2026, and one has already passed. Maybe you were a lucky viewer of the Quadrantids back on January 4? Maybe you made a wish then. If you missed it, not to worry, because we still have eight more for the year:

April 22 - The Lyrids (10 meteors per hour)
May 4 - The Eta Aquarids (10 meteors per hour)
July 30 - The Delta Aquarids (10 meteors per hour)
August 11-13 - The Perseids (50 meteors per hour)
October 9 - The Draconids (6 meteors per hour)
October 21 - The Orionids (15 meteors per hour)
November 17-18 - The Leonids (10 meteors per hour)
December 13-14 - The Geminids (75 meteors per hour)

You might have noticed a theme in the naming of the meteor showers — they're usually named for the constellation or specific region of the sky from which the meteors appear to originate.

What Affects Meteor Shower Visibility in Michigan

As with most things in Michigan, whether or not we'll be able to see the showers will partially depend on the weather. Other factors include:

Time of evening - Some showers will be best viewed predawn, others will have the best viewing in the late evening.
Point of origin - Is it coming from the south? How about the northeast? That matters in conjunction with where you're located. Not to mention, are you in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?
Moon phase - Depending on the phase the moon is in determines how bright the night sky will be The darkest skies offer the best chance at seeing meteor showers.

When to Watch the Lyrids in Michigan

If you want the chance at seeing the Lyrids meteor shower, Michiganders may be especially lucky, as it will be more active in the Northern Hemisphere. The peak will take place April 21-22, and you'll need clear, dark skies in order to see them.