Meteor activity forecast says bright moon hampers Eta Aquariids viewing

3 articles · Updated · American Meteor Society · May 1

For May 2-8, pre-dawn observers may see about five meteors an hour at 45N and seven at 25S, while evening rates stay near one to two.
The Eta Aquariids are most active in early May, but 2026's waning gibbous to half-lit moon will keep hourly counts below five regardless of location.
Minor showers including the eta Lyrids and Anthelion radiant add little, and darker viewing conditions are expected to improve after this week.

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