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May 5–6: Eta Aquariids’ peak
- Meteors per hour: Up to 50
- Moon illumination: 82%
- Best visible from: Southern Hemisphere
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on the night of May 5–6. Under dark skies, observers in the Southern Hemisphere can see up to 50 meteors per hour, while those north of the equator may spot around 10–30 shooting stars per hour. In 2026, however, viewing conditions will be challenging: the shower peaks just five days after the Full Moon, so bright moonlight will wash out many faint meteors.
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