Alpha Centaurids

Alpha Centaurids
Celestial map of Centaurus
Discovery date1969
Parent bodyUnknown
Radiant
ConstellationCentaurus
Right ascension14h 00m 00s
Declination−10° 00′ 00″
Properties
Occurs duringJanuary 28 to February 21
Date of peakFebruary 8
Velocity58 km/s km/s
Zenithal hourly rate6

The Alpha Centaurids are a meteor shower in the constellation Centaurus, peaking in early February each year. The average magnitude is around 2.5, with a peak of about three meteors an hour.

They have been observed since 1969, with a single possible recorded observation in 1938.

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