
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower to Peak May 5-6 as Earth Crosses Halley’s Debris Trail
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak overnight on May 5-6, with fast meteors from Halley’s Comet visible despite moonlight that may wash out dimmer streaks.
- The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak overnight on May 5-6, 2026.
- The shower is created by debris left behind by Halley’s Comet.


















