Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks May 5–6, 2026: Where, When and How to Watch
TL;DR
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak overnight May 5–6, 2026 as Earth passes through debris from Halley's Comet. In 2026, southern hemisphere observers could see up to ~50 meteors/hour, while northern observers may see ~10–30 per hour. A bright waning gibbous Moon around midnight will wash out fainter meteors, though occasional fireballs are possible. The radiant lies near Zeta Aquarii and Sadachbia in Aquarius, with the best viewing in the predawn hours of May 6.
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