•May 7, 2025•

by DM Williamee

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, known for its speed and bright, glowing trails, is an annual event, and the meteor shower is caused by debris from Halley’s Comet. It is visible each year from approximately April 19th through May 28th. The peak activity typically occurs on or around May 5th through 8th, with the shower offering good visibility, especially in the predawn hours. While the most vivid viewing will be in the Southern Hemisphere, it can be viewed globally. 

Unlike most major annual meteor showers, there is no sharp “peak” for this shower, but rather a broad maximum with good rates (number of meteors to view) that lasts for approximately one week and is centered on or around May 5th. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower can produce up to 60 meteors per hour in the Southern Hemisphere, and in the Northern Hemisphere (including the Sullivan area), the rate is typically lower, ranging from 10 to 30 meteors per hour. 

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