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2025 Meteor Showers & Stargazing Tips
Astro-Tourism is for those seeking the ultimate stargazing experience.
Starstruck Glamping is the premiere stargazing accommodation. Located in the world's largest dark sky reserve in an area without any light pollution, with complimentary guided stargazing audio, a telescope, & comfy chaise loungers for laying out under the stars.
The stars are always big & bright here, but you can maximize your experience by planning your trip around 2 things: Meteor Showers & The Moon.
Meteor Showers
There's nothing quite as awe-inspiring as seeing a falling star shoot across the sky. The wonder that fills us is euphoric!
Why not plan your trip for a Meteor Shower? Increase your odds of seeing a shooting star... or 50. The best part is there's at least one meteor shower each month!
Fun Fact: Meteor showers occur at the same time each year because as the earth orbits around the sun annually it intersects the comet's orbit. Wahlahhh, beautiful light show.
Meteor showers have different frequencies, intensities & brightness. Some comets pass slowly with a long tail, while others pass quickly & with high volume. Some are bright, others are dull, & some are colorful! We've even seen groups of stars shoot together in pairs or 3's.
The most famous meteor shower is the Perseids shower, for a good reason - it has dependable & rewarding showers each year in August.
The most prolific meteor shower is the Geminids shower, which occurs every December. It has the highest # of falling stars (by far) & they can also be colorful!
2025 Meteor Showers:
Month | Meteor Shower | Active Dates | Highlights | Moon |
January | QUADRANTIDS | Jan 2 - 3 | ~ 25 Meteors per hour | Sets 10:13 pm |
February | ALPHA CENTAURIDS | Feb 8 - 9 | ~ 6 Meteors per hour | Sets 8:40 pm |
March | GAMMA NORMIDS | Mar 14 | Total Lunar Eclipse | Full Moon up all night |
April | LYRIDS | April 21 - 22 | ~ 10 Meteors per hour | Sets 2:00 pm Rises 4:03 am |
May | ETA AQUARIIDS | May 4 - 5 | ~ 10 - 20 Meteors per hour | Rise 1:41 PM Sets 3:27 AM |
June | JUNE BOOTIDS | Jun 27 | Slow Moving Meteors | New Moon |
July | SOUTHERN DELTA AQUARIIDS | July 30 - 31 | Up to 25 Meteors per hour | New Moon |
August | PERSEIDS | Aug 11 - 12 | ~ 50 Meteors per Hour | Rise 10:17 pm Up all night |
September | SEPTEMBER EPSILON PERSEIDS | Sep 9 | ~ 5 Meteors per hour | Waning Gibbous Moon |
October | ORIONIDS | Oct 20 - 21 | Associated with Halley's Comet | Waning Gibbous Moon |
November | LEONIDS | Nov 17 | ~ 10 - 15 Meteors/Hour | Moon Sets at 10:07 PM |
December | GEMINIDS | Dec 13 - 14 | Up to 120 Meteors per hour | Half Moon sets at Midnight |
Moon
The moon & all its phases will affect how dark or light the night is. The full moon is like a spotlight & is so bright it casts a shadow. This will interfere with star visibility. New Moons, on the other hand, cast no light at all, making it an ideal time for stargazing.
But what if your trip dates are not on a new moon? Fret not, this is where the moon's rise & set time comes in.
The moon rises & sets at different times each day & night (much like the sun). For example, if the moon rises at 3 am & the sun sets at 7 pm, you would have all night to stargaze without any light being cast from the moon - no matter what phase it's in. For this reason, it's still possible to stargaze even on nights with a full or gibbous moon, if it rises late or sets early! You can find out the moon's rise & set time here.
Keep in mind, if the dates you are visiting don't line up with a new moon, or the moon rises early that night, you will still see the stars & it will still be an amazing experience. Fret not, the stars are still spectacular!
Light Pollution
Any lights will deter from the absolute best visibility. So, be sure to turn off all lights near you. Even fire light affects your visibility - so if you have a fire going but want the best visibility, step away or put it out to get the full experience.
It takes a moment for eyes to adjust, so always look up for extended amounts of time & marvel at how you can see deeper into the cosmos the longer you look!
Pro Tip: Use red light on your headlamp or flashlight to create the least amount of light pollution. This will ensure the best visibility for you & those around you (while keeping you safe from poky plants & uneven terrain!).
Whenever you're in dark sky territory, don't forget to look up! The cosmos are one of the great wonders of existence. Earth looks out onto pretty stellar views when you can get away from the lights.
Book your visit to our 5 billion-star hotel in the West Texas desert. Each dome has a telescope - so you can take a closer look at the planets & stars. We also provide a complimentary guided audio experience for our guests. You will have an incredible & unforgettable experience. We can't wait to host you!
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