The next meteor shower currently active is the Eta Aquariids, which will continue until May 28, 2025. Its peak is around May 5-6, with the best viewing times in the hours before dawn on those dates
. After the Eta Aquariids, the next major meteor shower will be the Lyrid meteor shower, peaking on April 22-23, 2025, but since today is May 18, that peak has passed for this year
. Looking ahead, the next significant meteor shower after the Eta Aquariids in 2025 is the Perseid meteor shower, which runs from July 17 to August 24 and peaks around August 13. The Perseids are known for a high rate of meteors, about 100–150 per hour at peak
. Summary:
- Currently active: Eta Aquariids (until May 28, 2025), peak May 5-6
- Next major shower after Eta Aquariids: Perseids, peak August 13, 2025
So as of May 18, 2025, the Eta Aquariids are still ongoing and will be the next meteor shower to watch, with the Perseids coming up in mid-August