Eta Aquariids
Fast meteors from debris left by Halley's Comet. In the UK they sit low in the eastern sky before dawn, so a dark horizon matters.
UK skywatch
Next Meteor Shower
The Eta Aquariids are the next shower to watch from the UK, with the peak window landing between midnight and dawn on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
Peak window opens in
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00:00-05:00 BST
Wednesday 6 May 2026. More meteors are likely in the early hours.
19 Apr-28 May
The shower has a broad active period, with useful rates around the peak week.
Moonlit skies
A bright waning gibbous Moon may wash out fainter streaks at peak.
Tiny mission plan
Make the most of it
Pick a dark eastern view
Choose somewhere safe, away from street lights, with as little horizon clutter as possible.
The peak window opens
The Moon rises soon after midnight, so early darkness may help before moonlight gets stronger.
Watch low in the east
Give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust. No telescope needed: a wide, patient view is better.
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