✦ Meteor Shower

Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2026

24 days
:
17 hrs
:
08 min
:
44 sec

2026 Conditions

Peak Night
May 5-6
Max Meteors/Hour
40
Moon Conditions
🌑 Great
Speed
Fast (66 km/s)

About the Eta Aquariids

Debris from Halley's Comet. Best from the Southern Hemisphere, but Northern observers can catch fast meteors low on the horizon before dawn.

Active period: Apr 19 – May 28
Parent body: Comet 1P/Halley
Radiant: Aquarius

How to Watch

  • Find a location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky
  • Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope or binoculars needed
  • Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness
  • Best viewing is usually after midnight when the radiant is highest
  • Dress warm and bring a blanket — you'll be lying still for a while

Don't Miss the Eta Aquariids

Get a reminder the day before the peak so you can plan your viewing.