Meteor Shower

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower 2027

Thursday, May 6, 2027

Demo Data: Event data is sample/projected data for demonstration purposes. Actual timings may vary.

Start Time

2027-04-15

Peak Time

2027-05-06

End Time

2027-05-28

Sri Lanka Visibility

Good — Radiant rises in early morning hours

Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous (moderate interference)

Photography

Moderate — Fast meteors but moon interference

Best Locations

Arugam Bay, Kalpitiya, Mannar

Best Viewing Time

3:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Source

IMO — Sample/projected data

About this Event

The Eta Aquariids are associated with Halley's Comet and produce fast meteors, often leaving persistent trains. From tropical latitudes like Sri Lanka, the radiant is well-placed.

Photography Tips

Use a wide-angle lens (14mm-24mm) to capture more of the sky.
Set your camera on a sturdy tripod.
Use a wide aperture (f/2.8 or wider) and high ISO (1600-3200).
Take continuous exposures of 15-30 seconds to catch unpredictable meteors.