The Eta Aquarid meteor shower
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend, with remnants of Halley’s comet lighting up the sky. The shower occurs annually in early May, with this year’s peak activity expected to show 10 to 30 meteors per hour in the Northern Hemisphere. The shower will last through May 27, and viewing will be best in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Most meteor showers are caused by comet debris, with the Eta Aquarids originating from Halley’s comet.
- When rocks from space enter Earth’s atmosphere, they heat up and create a glowing tail, known as a shooting star.
- The best time to view meteor showers is between midnight and predawn hours, under dark skies away from city lights.
The Southern Hemisphere will have the best view of the Eta Aquarids this year, with a waning moon providing clear viewing conditions in both hemispheres. The American Meteor Society maintains an updated list of upcoming meteor showers, with the Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower expected to peak in late July.
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