Get Outside Monday Night to See the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peak
- The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's comet, will peak Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025, visible worldwide under early predawn skies.
- This meteor shower occurs annually as Earth crosses Halley's comet's orbit, which occurs every 75 years and leaves debris causing two showers yearly.
- Viewers need to watch from a dark site away from city lights and watch between 2 a.m. And 4 a.m., though a nearly two-thirds full moon may reduce visibility.
- Bill Cooke of NASA described the Eta Aquarids as "pretty fast meteors" with visible fiery tails, expecting 10 to 15 meteors per hour during optimal conditions.
- This meteor shower signals Earth crossing the most famous comet’s path and is the last major shower until the Southern Delta Aquarids peak in late July 2025.
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From the Debris of Halley’s Comet
Fragments of the storied Halley’s Comet are zinging into Earth’s atmosphere this week in the annual Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which will peak in the early dark of Tuesday morning. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . The famous comet is still alive and well, of course. But over time, these icy, rocky bodies do break down, shedding bits and pieces of themselves. When the Earth orbits through these debris trails,…
How and Where to See the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower - WhoWhatWhy
You Won’t Want to Miss the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower. Here’s How and Where to See It (Maria) The author writes, “The weeks-long Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to reach its peak, and people across both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular event, which is visible to the naked eye. Here’s what people need to know in order to get the best glimpse. … The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in May…
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