Eta Aquariids in Castellón
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks from Castellón around May 5-6, with up to 40 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. In 2026 a new moon means dark skies, and from Castellón the radiant in Aquarius climbs to 16° above the east horizon around 05:05. Local best viewing window: 04:25–05:05 CEST on the peak night, about 0.7 hours of astronomical darkness. Scaled to that altitude, the 40/hour headline figure works out to roughly 11 meteors an hour from Castellón under a genuinely dark sky. The radiant stays low from Castellón, so expect fewer meteors but longer, shallower trails near the horizon. Tonight: intermittent cloud, so patience pays off.
2026 Conditions in Castellón
Tonight's Weather in Castellón
How to Watch from Castellón
- Find a dark spot away from city lights — parks, hilltops, or rooftops work well
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the dark
- Face east — Aquarius reaches 16° at 05:05 CEST, its highest while the sky is still dark
◐ Total Solar Eclipse 2026 in Castellón
Castellón sits inside the path of totality, so the sky goes completely dark.
Eclipse times in Castellón →