The Zeta Perseids (ζ–Perseids) are a daylight meteor shower that takes place from about May 20 to July 5.[1] On the peak date of June 13, the radiant is only 16 degrees from the Sun.[3] The shower was discovered at Jodrell Bank Observatory in 1947 using radio equipment.[1] The Zeta Perseids and Beta Taurids are both probably associated with the Taurid Complex of meteor showers.[2] The Arietids and Zeta Perseids maxima tend to blend into one another.[2]
| Zeta Perseids | |
|---|---|
 Appearance of the eastern sky at 5:00 am on June 7, 2000 from a mid-northern latitude observing site. | |
| Discovery date | 1947[1] |
| Parent body | 2P/Encke (Taurid Complex) |
| Radiant | |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Right ascension | 04h 12m [1] |
| Declination | +26° |
| Properties | |
| Occurs during | May 20 – July 5[1] |
| Date of peak | June 9[2]–13[1] |
| Velocity | 29[3][4] km/s |
| Zenithal hourly rate | 40 (radar)[1] |