The best time to see Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower in 2027 is May 5-6, 2027.
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May 5-6, 2027
Dust from Halley's Comet
Fast, bright meteors shed by Halley's Comet.
Debris from Halley's Comet gives the Eta Aquariids their speed. Rates are best from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere, where the radiant climbs higher before dawn.
Peak rate: ~50 / hour
Where it is visible: Best from the tropics and Southern Hemisphere
The exception: this one is better from the tropics and the southern hemisphere. The radiant in Aquarius sits near the celestial equator and rises higher before dawn the further south you are.
Next time: Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower, May 5-6, 2028
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower 2027: May 5-6, 2027.
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower 2028: May 5-6, 2028.
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