✦ Eta Aquariids from Reykjavik
Eta Aquariids in Reykjavik
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The Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks from Reykjavik around May 5-6, with up to 40 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. From Reykjavik darkness and a usable radiant altitude barely overlap on peak night: the radiant in Aquarius reaches 25° but the sky only dips to 9.4° below the horizon, making the Eta Aquariids a marginal target at best. In 2026 a new moon means dark skies, though from Reykjavik the limit here is daylight rather than the Moon — a shower peaking when nights are longer is the better bet. Tonight: limited visibility; a site a short drive away may do better.
2026 Conditions in Reykjavik
Peak Night
May 5-6
Max Meteors/Hour
40
Moon
🌑 Great
Best Viewing
Marginal
darkness and radiant barely overlap · radiant peaks at 25°
Tonight's Weather in Reykjavik
How to Watch from Reykjavik
- 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