About this Event

eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Peak Activity: 2025-05-03 Activity Period: 2025-04-20 to 2025-05-21 Expected Rate: 50 meteors per hour at peak Details: eta Aquariids Next period of activity: April 20th, 2025 to May 21st, 2025 The Eta Aquariids are a strong shower when viewed from the southern tropics. From the equator northward, they usually only produce medium rates of 10-30 per hour just before dawn. Activity is good for a week centered the night of maximum activity. These are swift meteors that produce a high percentage of persistent trains, but few fireballs. In 2025, a first quarter moon will set long before the radiant rises so circumstances are excellent for viewing this shower. No abnormal activity is expected in 2025. Shower details - Radiant : 22:28 -1° - ZHR : 50 - Velocity: 40.7 miles/sec (swift - 65.4km/sec) - Parent Object: 1P/Halley Next Peak - The eta Aquariids will next peak on the May 3-4, 2025 night. On this night, the moon will be 44% full. *** Viewing Tips: - Find a dark location away from city lights - Allow 20-30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark - Look at the entire sky, not just the radiant point - Best viewing is typically between midnight and dawn