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| Peak Date | Source Constellation | Hourly Fall Rate | Remarks |
| January 3-4, 2012 |
Quadrantids |
40-100 |
Close to first quarter Moon which will set shortly after midnight, leaving dark skies for a good show |
| April 21-22, 2012 |
Lyrids |
10-20 |
With no Moon in the Sky, good show expected |
| May 5-6, 2012 |
eta-Aquarids |
10-15 |
Full Moon will make it difficult - but the brightest meteors may be visible |
| July 28-29, 2012 |
delta-Aquarids |
15-20 |
Close to first quarter Moon which will set shortly after midnight, leaving dark skies for a good show |
| August 12-13, 2012 |
Perseids |
60 |
Near last quarter Moon, but shouldn't be a problem for a good show |
| October 8-9, 2012 |
Draconids |
handful |
Good show under Moonless condition |
| October 21-22, 2012 |
Orionids |
10-15 |
Close to first quarter Moon which will set shortly after midnight, leaving dark skies for a good show |
| November 17-18, 2012 |
Leonids |
15-20 |
Crescent Moon will set early in the evening leaving dark skies for an excellent show |
| December 13-14, 2012 |
Geminids |
50 |
Mew Moon will guarantee a dark sky for an awesome show |
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