The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, an annual celestial event linked to Halley’s Comet, is set to peak worldwide this May 2025. The iconic meteor shower is set to light up the Singapore skies on the nights of May 6, and 7, 2025. Certainly, this is unmissable if you missed the Lyrids meteor shower last month. The Eta Aquarids is famous for their swift, bright meteors-travelling at about 65 kilometres per second, which produces up to 50 meteors per hour, under ideal conditions. Here’s what we know about the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower in Singapore.
When is the Eta Aquarids set to peak in Singapore?
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, is one of two annual meteor showers caused by Halley’s Comet, gracing the Singapore skies this week. Be treated to a spectacular experience at top viewing times on night of May 6 after around 3am in the early hours of May 7 in Singapore.
These meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, specifically near the star Eta Aquarii, just as the gibbons moon sets. As a result, this leaves the famous glowing debris trails across the sky, which often linger for several seconds or even minutes.
Where to watch Eta Aquarids in Singapore?
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower can be witnessed in many open-space locations across Singapore. Astronomy enthusiasts prefer secluded locations far from city lights for the most rewarding experience. Top recommendations are beaches like Changi Beach Park, lying under the sky at East Coast Park, rural landscapes such as Yishun Dam, natural reserves, or dark open fields including Punggol and Kranji, to name a few places.
No special equipment is required: simply let your eyes adjust to the darkness for about 20 to 30 minutes before the legendary meteor shower.
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