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☄️ Meteor showerEta Aquariids Meteor Shower — May peak dates 2026–2028
ℹ️ Peak ZHR ≈ 50 (variable, 40–80+) (IMO)
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🗺️ Where it's visible: Radiant in Aquarius. Best from the Southern Hemisphere and tropics in the pre-dawn hours.
IMO meteor calendar ↗📅 Peak dates 2026–2028
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 6 (IMO) | 81%, waning | Past |
| 2027 | May 6, 09h UT (IMO) | 0% — New Moon, excellent | Upcoming |
| 2028 | ≈May 5 (λ 45.5°, computed) | 85%, waxing | Upcoming |
2026–2027 peak times from the IMO Meteor Shower Calendars. The IMO 2028 calendar isn't published yet: 2028 dates are computed from the IMO solar longitude of maximum and may shift. Moon illumination computed.
📍 Best viewing destinations
💡 Tips
- Get away from city lights and give your eyes 30 minutes to adapt — no phone screens.
- Look about halfway up the sky, roughly 45° away from the radiant, not straight at it.
- Check the Moon: a bright Moon can wash out all but the brightest meteors.
- Peak times are for the whole Earth; the best local hours are usually after midnight when the radiant is high.
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🎟️ Tours & experiences
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Sources: imo.net · imo.net · amsmeteors.org. "Computed" values were calculated with Astronomy Engine and may differ by a few seconds from official predictions. Always confirm before you travel.