What Time Do Shooting Stars Appear In Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) is one of the most amazing and pleasant games that all Nintendo Switch users can play. When you are playing the game during the night you may sometimes spot a meteor shower occurring on your Island. This usually happens when you come across Celeste the Owl on your island who lets you know about their importance. The reason behind why it’s a good idea to know Animal Crossing Shooting Stars Time and search for them is very simple. If a meteor shower is occurring on your island, you can wish upon the shooting stars as they pass by.

What Time Do Shooting Stars Appear In Animal Crossing?

Shooting stars in Animal Crossing New Horizon tend to appear between 7 pm and 4 am. Before these stars are spotted you will be able to receive a warning or an announcement that the star is set to come out during the night. Which makes things very simple since you will know beforehand when you will be able to spot the shooting star. It will also save you from the hassle of staying up all night looking at it to make a wish.

How To Wish On A Shooting Star In ACNH?

Once you have to meet Celeste the Owl on your Island you will receive an explanation and all information on the shooting star. After which you will have to wait for an announcement to be made as you start your day. Once you are aware of the possible sighting of the meteor shower you can get ready for the evening. Here’s what you will have to keep in mind on How To Wish On A Shooting Star.

  • Make sure you are not carrying any tools in your hands.
  • Use the right analog stick to look up. (Make sure your view of the sky is not blocked by trees)
  • Stand still and keep looking up until you spot a shooting star.
  • As the shooting star passes by hit the A button to make a wish.

You will come to know that your wish has been received if the star glows brightly. Sometimes these showers may happen in groups so you can keep looking up and making wishes as the stars pass by. Also, keep in mind that Celeste the Owl is not the only one who will give you a clue of a possible meteor shower it may also happen when Isabelle and the villagers are seen talking about a meteor shower.

Are Shooting Stars Rare In Animal Crossing?

It’s not often that you will come across shooting stars but it is very important to have them since only with their help will you be able to obtain Star Fragments that can be used in DIY recipes for wands.

Where To Find Star Fragments In Animal Crossing?

Once you have made your wishes in the meteor shower you can go to the beaches the next day on your Island. There will be able to find these Star fragments washed on the sandy shores. You will be able to find a lot of Star Fragments of different types.

  • Star Fragment
  • Large Star Fragment
  • Constellation based Star Fragment

How To Use Star Fragments In ACNH?

Once you have collected all-star fragments that were on the sandy shore of your Island, you can use them to make wands you find or craft rare pieces of furniture. These shooting star wands also help you change into outfits in a flash. If you got your hands on the Constellation Fragments in Animal Crossing New Horizons you will be able to get a DIY recipe for rare materials. These constellations Star Fragment you get depends on what zodiac sign is currently active.

When Are The Zodiac Signs Active?

  • Capricorn – December 22nd to January 19th
  • Aquarius – January 20th to February 18th
  • Pisces – February 19th to March 20th
  • Aries – March 21st to April 19th
  • Taurus – April 20th to May 20th
  • Gemini – May 21st to June 20th
  • Cancer – June 21st to July 22nd
  • Leo – July 23rd to August 22nd
  • Virgo – August 23rd to September 22nd
  • Libra – September 23rd to October 22nd
  • Scorpio – October 23rd to November 21st
  • Sagittarius – November 22nd to December 21st

Wands In Animal Crossing New Horizons

Like we said before by collecting Star fragments you will be able to get your hands on recipes given by Celeste on how to make wands. Wands are basically special and unique tools that help you store almost 8 outfits and change them as you wish. You will also be able to get recipes for other DIY wands that require you to use the star fragments.

And with this ends all you need to know about Animal Crossing Shooting Stars Time and its uses etc. If you liked our guide on What time do shooting stars appear in Animal Crossing New Horizon you may also like our article on How To Unlock Super Mario Items In ACNH.

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