Perseids Meteor Shower 2026
When and how to watch the 2026 Perseid meteor shower from Chennai — peak timing, what to expect under city skies, and Chennai Astronomy Club’s overnight meteor watch on 12–13 August.
Est. 2013 · 500+ Members
Chennai Astronomy Club
We Are Stardust
A volunteer-run astronomy community in Chennai,
bringing people together for stargazing events, star parties, workshops, and outreach programs since 2013.
Upcoming Event
View All Events →City Meetup - Listening to the First Billion Years of the Universe by Shouvik Sarkar
We will be having our next city meetup on . Shouvik Sarkar, a PhD scholar from IIT Madras will give a talk titled “Listening to the First Billion Years of the Universe: Searching for the 21-cm Signal with the Murchison Widefield Array”. We are splitting the venue charges among us attendees and we expect it to be around Rs. 200. Please register using this page -…
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About the Club
Looking Up, Since 2013.
Started by two college students in 2013, Chennai Astronomy Club is a volunteer-run, non-profit astronomy community in Chennai for anyone curious about the night sky.
We organise stargazing events, star parties, meetups, school outreach programs, and astronomy workshops. CAC is free to join, beginner-friendly, and built by members who enjoy observing, learning, and sharing the sky with others.
Volunteer-run
Events happen because members step up to run them.
Free to Join
No fees, no gatekeeping — just show up curious.
What We Do
Star parties, meetups, workshops, and outreach.
Guides & Resources
Best Places to Stargaze Near Chennai
Compare the best stargazing places near Chennai, including ECR, Madurantakam, Nagalapuram, Jawadhu Hills, Kolli Hills and Pichavaram. Learn how to check SQM, Bortle class, light pollution, safety and sky conditions before you travel.
Stargazing in Chennai
A practical guide to stargazing in Chennai, covering what you can see from the city, why Bortle 4–5 skies nearby are genuinely good, and how to start observing without travelling across India.
