Eta Aquariids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Eta Aquariids are active from April 19 to May 28 and peak around May 6. At best, about 50 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 66 km/s and come from debris shed by 1P/Halley.
PeakMay 6
ZHR50
Speed66 km/s
Moon at peak0%
| Active | April 19 – May 28 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Water Bearer (Aquarius), -1° |
| Parent body | 1P/Halley |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 50 |
| Seen from both hemispheres |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thu, May 6 | 0% |
| 2028 | Fri, May 5 | 85% |
| 2029 | Sat, May 5 | 47% |
| 2030 | Sun, May 5 | 10% |
| 2031 | Tue, May 6 | 99% |
IMO ETA. Peak: λ☉ = 45.5°.