✦ Eta Aquariids from New York
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The Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks from New York around May 5-6, with up to 40 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. In 2026 a new moon means dark skies, and the radiant in Aquarius is best viewed after midnight. Local best viewing window: 2026-05-05 23:00:00 to 2026-05-06 04:00:00. Tonight: decent conditions, some gaps in clouds. The shower favours southern latitudes, but northern observers can still catch bright meteors low on the horizon before dawn.
2026 Conditions in New York
Peak Night
May 5-6
Max Meteors/Hour
40
Moon
🌑 Great
Best Viewing
2026-05-05 23:00:00 — 2026-05-06 04:00:00
Tonight's Weather in New York
How to Watch from New York
- 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
- Best viewing is usually after midnight when Aquarius is highest