The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Are Coming Soon — Here’s When and Where to Enjoy Them

May 3, 2023

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One night in 2014, I was driving on a Wagga Wagga road in the middle of winter. And at the top of my street, I saw a volley of shooting stars. I wished on every single one that my crush would text me back. She never did.

However, I’m still excited to attend one of 2023’s Eta Aquariids meteor showers. I’m excited for the following reasons:

The year 2014 was a long time ago.
I’m now engaged to the love of my life.
Shooting stars fuel my ravenous soul.

If you, like me, want to bask under an Eta Aquariids meteor shower, I 100% get it. What’s more, I also have your back. Here’s when and where to enjoy the Eta Aquariids in every capital city.

Sydney

The best time to simp Sydney’s Eta Aquariids is between 3:00am and 5:00am AEST.

Here are the meteor shower predictions:

On May 4, there will be 10 meteors per hour.
On May 5, there will be 11 meteors per hour.
On May 6, there will be 8 meteors per hour.
On May 7, there will be 6 meteors per hour.

Melbourne

The best time to be impressed by Melbourne’s Eta Aquariids is between 3:00am and 5:00am AEST.

Here are the meteor shower predictions:

On May 4, there will be 9 meteors per hour.
On May 5, there will be 10 meteors per hour.
On May 6, there will be 8 meteors per hour.
On May 7, there will be 6 meteors per hour.

Brisbane

The best time to vibe with Brisbane’s Eta Aquariids is between 3:00am and 5:00am AEST.

Here are the meteor shower predictions:

On May 4, there will be 10 meteors per hour.
On May 5, there will be 11 meteors per hour.
On May 6, there will be 8 meteors per hour.
On May 7, there will be 6 meteors per hour.

Adelaide

The best time to enjoy Adelaide’s Eta Aquariids is between 3:00am and 5:00am ACST.

Here are the meteor shower predictions:

On May 4, there will be 10 meteors per hour.
On May 5, there will be 10 meteors per hour.
On May 6, there will be 8 meteors per hour.
On May 7, there will be 6 meteors per hour.

Hobart

The best time to cherish Hobart’s Eta Aquariids is between 3:00am and 5:00am AEST.

Here are the meteor shower predictions:

On May 4, there will be 9 meteors per hour.
On May 5, there will be 9 meteors per hour.
On May 6, there will be 7 meteors per hour.
On May 7, there will be 5 meteors per hour.

Canberra

The best time to froth over Canberra’s Eta Aquariids is between 3:00am and 5:00am AEST.

Here are the meteor shower predictions:

On May 4, there will be 10 meteors per hour.
On May 5, there will be 11 meteors per hour.
On May 6, there will be 8 meteors per hour.
On May 7, there will be 6 meteors per hour.

Darwin

The best time to fall in love with Darwin’s Eta Aquariids is between 3:00am and 5:00am ACST.

Here are the meteor shower predictions:

On May 4, there will be 11 meteors per hour.
On May 5, there will be 12 meteors per hour.
On May 6, there will be 9 meteors per hour.
On May 7, there will be 6 meteors per hour.

Perth

The best time to be delighted by Perth’s Eta Aquariids is between 3:00am and 5:00am AWST.

Here are the meteor shower predictions:

On May 4, there will be 10 meteors per hour.
On May 5, there will be 11 meteors per hour.
On May 6, there will be 8 meteors per hour.
On May 7, there will be 6 meteors per hour.

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