Meteor Shower

Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Peak 2027

Date2027-05-06
TypeMeteor Shower
Visible fromVisible throughout the US, better from southern latitudes; more limited from Canada due to a low radiant.

Debris from Halley's Comet produces a shower that is strongest in the tropics (up to 50 per hour) and yields roughly 10-30 per hour from mid-northern latitudes, with a new Moon in 2027 providing excellent dark skies.

Best viewing tip

Look toward the eastern sky before dawn; southern US states will see more meteors than northern Canada because the radiant sits low on the horizon there.

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