US EditionWhat’s up in the sky for May 2025? Eta Aquariid meteor shower, full flower moon and much more
- The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 5-6, 2025, providing visible meteors primarily in the Southern Hemisphere and parts of the U.S.
- This meteor shower occurs annually each May as Earth passes through debris from Halley's Comet, with meteors striking at about 148,000 mph.
- In addition to the meteor shower, May 2025 offers multiple notable celestial events like the full Flower Moon on May 12 and various moon-planet close approaches.
- NASA notes observers can expect about 10 meteors per hour, with up to 50-60 meteors per hour during peak times, usually before dawn in dark skies.
- These May events encourage stargazing activities, especially away from light pollution, and suggest good viewing conditions through the end of the month.
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See a Meteor Shower, Planet Lineup, and More in the May 2025 Night Sky
It’s a busy month for Mars and the moon—not to mention the Eta Aquariid meteor shower. Here’s what to watch for, and when.Thilina Kaluthotage/Getty Images The Milky Way in the night sky during the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which is peaking in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, on May 5, 2024.May 2025 Astronomical CalendarMay 3: Mars Passes Beehive Star ClusterMay 5-6: Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower PeaksMay 12: Full Flower MoonMay 22: Lineup of the Crescent M…
What’s up in the sky for May 2025? Eta Aquariid meteor shower, full flower moon and much more
In May, the Milky Way Galaxy greets late night skygazers. You won't be disappointed at a dark sky site like Shenandoah National Park (SNP). This is a composite of several images of the Milky Way taken at SNP.(WTOP/Greg Redfern) In May, the Milky Way Galaxy greets late night skygazers. You won't be disappointed at a dark sky site like Shenandoah National Park (SNP). This is a composite of several images of the Milky Way taken at SNP.(WTOP/Greg R…
Eta Aquarids meteor shower set to reach its peak early next week
Missed last week's meteor shower? Well, stargazers are in luck yet again.The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is set to reach its peak next week between May 6 and May 7, with up to "50 meteors per hour" in the late-night sky according to NASA.Aussies can celebrate as the celestial event is best observed in the Southern hemisphere!Curious why it occurs? Here's what you need to know.READ MORE: 'Blatant exploitation': RecipeTin Eats claims TikToker cop…
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