dailyloe.com – The Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 is active from April 19 to May 28. The peak occurs overnight from May 5 to 6. The best viewing time is just before dawn on May 6.
This year, a bright waning gibbous moon will interfere with visibility, washing out fainter meteors. The meteors originate from Halley’s Comet, and the shower is categorized as strong.
The Eta Aquarids are best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere or near the equator. Observers in northern latitudes can also witness the event.
The maximum rate of shooting stars is about 50 per hour in clear skies, according to the American Meteor Society. The meteors travel at approximately 41 miles (66 kilometers) per second.
The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius. The coordinates are right ascension 23 hours and declination -15 degrees. They are best viewed from latitudes between 65 and -90 degrees.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the Eta Aquarids are one of the year’s most prolific showers. Northern observers can expect to see around 10 to 30 meteors per hour during the peak.
To observe the meteor shower, find a dark location, make yourself comfortable, and be patient. Although the radiant is in Aquarius, the meteors will be visible across the sky. It’s essential to scan around to catch meteors not directly near Aquarius.
By focusing only on Aquarius, you may miss the more spectacular meteors that appear throughout the night sky. Prepare for an exciting celestial display during the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.
