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Eta Aquariids 2026

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Shower Details

Activity Period

19 de April al 28 de May

Maximum Peak Activity

06 de May, 2026

Origin (Parent Body)

Cometa 1P/Halley

Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes through the trail of debris left by this object.

Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR)

Approximately 50 meteors per hour.

Estimated maximum number of meteors visible per hour under perfect dark sky conditions with the radiant at the zenith.

Moon Visibility

The moon will be 83% illuminated, making observation very difficult.

Local Visibility

Not visible

The radiant does not rise above the horizon during the night at your location.
Current Location

Columbus, United States

Maps and visibility are adapted to your location.

Observation Tips

  • Find a dark place, away from light pollution.
  • You do not need a telescope or binoculars, your own eyes are the best tool.
  • Let your eyes adjust to the dark for at least 20-30 minutes.
  • Look towards the darkest part of the sky, not directly at the radiant.

Radiant Map

The point in the sky from which the meteors appear to originate. Shown is its position for the night of the peak.

Map of the meteor shower Eta Aquariids

What is the Radiant?

Due to a perspective effect, all meteors from a given shower seem to originate from a single point in the sky, called the radiant. The constellation where this point is located usually gives the meteor shower its name (for example, the Perseids seem to come from the constellation Perseus).

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