There is a meteor shower active tonight, the Eta Aquariids, which are currently active until May 28, 2025
. The peak of the Eta Aquariids was on May 5-6, 2025, so you can still see meteors from this shower tonight
. The best time to view the Eta Aquariids is in the hours before dawn, with the radiant located in the constellation Aquarius near the southeastern horizon
. For the best viewing experience, lie down flat on your back with your feet pointing east to take in a wide area of the sky
. This shower is caused by debris from Halley's comet and is best seen from southern latitudes, but northern hemisphere observers can still expect to see around 10 meteors per hour under dark skies
. In summary:
- Meteor shower tonight: Eta Aquariids
- Active: Until May 28, 2025
- Peak: May 5-6, 2025
- Best viewing time: Before dawn
- Radiant: Constellation Aquarius, southeastern horizon
- Expected rate: Up to 10 meteors per hour in northern hemisphere
- Origin: Debris from Halley's comet
