Tonight's Meteor Showers
Automatically shows meteor showers active on your current date.
Eta Aquariids
Tonight's call
Eta Aquariids is worth taking seriously tonight
This active shower is close to peak. If you are thinking about going out, use prediction first so the decision is based on your sky and location, not just the shower name.
After midnight to pre-dawn
Activity period, distance from peak, and the shower's expected strength.
Next major shower
Perseids
Peak date: August 12, 2026
If you do not need to go out tonight, this is usually the next safer major target to plan around.
Current lead shower
Eta Aquariids
Eta Aquariids is the shower worth taking seriously tonight.
- Reference strength is about ZHR 50
- Peak arrives in 1 days
- Active period: April 19, 2026 to May 28, 2026
FAQ
What time is usually best tonight?
In most cases, the practical viewing window is after midnight and before dawn, when the radiant is higher and the sky is darker.
Does this page answer for my city directly?
The list above shows showers active on your local date. For a city-specific call, use the visibility prediction page and add your location and observing conditions.
What should I watch next if tonight looks weak?
The next major shower to plan around is Perseids. If tonight is not urgent, it is usually better to prepare for that peak instead.