Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Visible In New York State

The night sky will be lit up with meteors for much of this month.

Massive Meteor Shower In The Sky High Above New York State

Haley's Comet is visible every 75 years, but parts of its tail can be visible every year as the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower.

When Does The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Take Place?

The start of the meteor shower usually begins towards the end of April and lasts until the end of May. Peek viewing time is right in the middle, which in 2025 will be May 5th and 6th.

Where Can I See The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower?

The best chance to see the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower is to look east in the sky. You will want to be as far away from article light and moonlight if possible. Most meteors in the shower will originate high in the eastern sky.

When Is The Best Time To See The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower?

The best viewing of the meteors will be early in the morning, right before dawn. So if you need to be up around 3 or 4 am for the best viewing of the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. During peak viewing, you could see up to 50 meteors per hour.

What Do The Meteors Of The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Look Like?

The meteors of the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower are fast-moving and leave a "tail" in the sky when they move. They don't look like massive fireballs. You might just see the streak after they move.

Check out some amazing photos of other Meteor showers across New York

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Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll