Eta Aquariids 2026
Eta Aquariids peaks on miércoles, 6 de mayo 2026, with up to 50 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Aquarius.
Peak
miércoles
6 de mayo de 2026 a las 05:00 GMT-7
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
81%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
Shower facts
Activity period
Apr 19 → May 28
Radiant
Aquarius
Peak ZHR
50 /h
Velocity
66 km/s
Best hemisphere
Both hemispheres
Parent body
Comet 1P/Halley
Other years for Eta Aquariids