The night sky in May 2027
In May 2027, the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks, and the darkest skies fall around the New Moon on the 6th.
Moon phases
The Moon sets the rhythm of the month — the New Moon brings the darkest skies for faint objects, the Full Moon the brightest nights. Dates are in UTC and may shift a day in your time zone.
New MoonMay 6
First QuarterMay 13
Full MoonMay 20
Last QuarterMay 28
Meteor showers
Peaks are approximate and shift a day year to year. Watch from the darkest site you can reach, after midnight, with no Moon in the sky. See our meteor-shower guide for the technique.
- Eta Aquariids — peaks around May 6, up to ~50/hr. Debris from Halley's Comet; better from the south.
Turn this month into a plan for your sky — Stella has the exact times, weather, and dark sites.
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