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Eta Aquariids meteor shower 2027

The Eta Aquariids peak on the night of May 5–6, 2027. Best from the Southern Hemisphere and southern US; look in the hour before dawn.

Peak night
May 5–6, 2027
Active
April 19 – May 28
Rate at peak
up to ~50 per hour (dark sky)
Radiant
Aquarius
Moon at peak
0% lit · dark skies — excellent
Source
Halley’s Comet

How to watch

  • Get away from city lights — even a short drive helps a lot.
  • Lie back and look about halfway up the sky, not straight at the radiant.
  • Give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust, and keep your phone screen off.
  • The best hours are usually after midnight until dawn.
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Other meteor showers

Orionids 2026 · Leonids 2026 · Geminids 2026 · Ursids 2026 · Quadrantids 2027 · Lyrids 2027 · Perseids 2027 · Draconids 2027 · Full calendar

Questions

When is the Eta Aquariids meteor shower 2027?

It peaks on the night of May 5–6, 2027, and is active from April 19 – May 28.

How many Eta Aquariids meteors will I see?

Up to about 50 an hour under perfect dark skies with the radiant high; from suburbs or with a bright Moon, far fewer.

Where do the Eta Aquariids come from?

Dust left behind by Halley’s Comet. The meteors appear to come from Aquarius, but they can appear anywhere in the sky.

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