Omega Cetids Meteor Shower

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Omega Cetids are an obscure, small meteor shower. There is not much available information on the internet regarding the Omega Cetids. What has been determined is that there are two meteor showers, Southern Daytime Omega Cetids and you've guessed it, Northern equivalent. Given they're daytime, you'll find it hard to see them.

The name of the Meteor Shower would indicate that the radiant point, i.e. the point that the meteors would be appearing from would be Omega Ceti. However it is hard to locate that star within the constellation. According to Fandom, the star that best corresponds to the star is HD 16008

How to find the Omega Cetids Meteor Shower

The star HD 16008 appears just below the Sun so its going to be hard to spot the meteors with the sun in your eyes. It doesn't make an appearance until before 9 a.m. (7th May) and whilst it stays until 4 p.m., it tracks the Sun and is therefore not going to be visible. The meteor shower is for die-hards with specialist equipment.

Those in the southern hemisphere should have a better chance at seeing the meteor shower. Look into the east, where the Sun will appear from. The star HD 16008 will rise from there, unlike the northern hemisphere, the Star will above the Sun but the sheer brightness of the Sun may well prevent a good showing of the meteors.


Omega Cetids Location

The radiant point is the area of space that meteor particles emanate out from. The location of the Omega Cetids Meteor Shower radiant point are at coordinates defined by the Right Ascension (1) and the Declination (-7).

Omega Cetids Meteor Shower Zenith Hourly Rate

The Zenith Hourly Rate or how many you expect to see during the hour is 8. The ZHR can radically increase if the comet or associated object is close by. The speed/velocity of the Omega Cetids Meteor Shower particles is 38 km/s.

Modified Date: 13th January 2025




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