The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this week, but a bright moon might spoil the show
- Posted on May 4, 2026
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this week, but a bright moon might spoil the show
May has arrived, which means it’s also time for the peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, an annual affair that is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere. However, the moon will be 84 percent full, according to the American Meteor Society, making it harder to spot fainter meteors. This year’s Eta Aquarids—also called the Eta Aquariids—are active...
