Get Outside Monday Night to See the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peak
- The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaked during the early predawn hours of May 3, 2025, visible from locations away from city lights.
- This meteor shower occurs annually from debris left by Halley's comet, which approaches Earth roughly every 75 years and causes two major showers each year.
- Observers do not need special equipment but should find a dark spot to watch fast-moving meteors that leave fiery tails as they burn up in the atmosphere.
- NASA's Bill Cooke said to expect 10 to 15 meteors per hour at peak, though the nearly two-thirds full moon likely reduced visibility during the event.
- The Southern Delta Aquarids, another major meteor shower caused by comet debris, is expected to peak in late July, offering further viewing opportunities.
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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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