Witness the Dazzling Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower: Up to 40 Shooting Stars per Hour

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Best time to view is during early morning hours with minimal moon illumination
Eta Aquarid meteor shower reaches peak this weekend
Find a location away from light pollution and lay flat on your back with feet facing east
Halley's Comet causes Eta Aquarid meteor shower, last visible from Earth in 1986, next return in 2061
Meteors can travel over 40 miles per second and appear as 'Earthgrazers'
Northern Hemisphere: 10-30 meteors per hour, Southern Hemisphere: up to 40 meteors per hour
Witness the Dazzling Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower: Up to 40 Shooting Stars per Hour

Get ready for a dazzling celestial display as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend. This annual event, which is caused by Earth passing through debris left by Halley's Comet, is active from April 15th to May 27th and can be seen in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

The best time to view the Eta Aquarids is during the early morning hours when the moon is not present or has minimal illumination. In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect to see around 10-30 meteors per hour during peak conditions. The Southern Hemisphere, on the other hand, offers a more impressive view with up to 40 meteors per hour.

To maximize your chances of seeing these cosmic wonders, find a location away from light pollution and lay flat on your back with your feet facing east. Remember to give your eyes about 20-30 minutes to adjust to the darkness before looking up at the sky.

The Eta Aquarids are known for their fast-moving meteors, which can travel over 40 miles per second and appear as 'Earthgrazers' or 'long meteors' that skim the surface of our planet. These meteors can be seen starting around 2AM local time in the Northern Hemisphere and radiating from the Aquarius constellation.

For those interested in learning more about Halley's Comet, it is a periodic comet that takes approximately 76 years to orbit around the sun. The last time it was visible from Earth was in 1986, and it won't be back until 2061.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is just one of many annual celestial events that can be observed throughout the year. Some other notable showers include the Orionids (October), Perseids (August), and Leonids (November).


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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s how to see it

The Verge Wes Davis Sunday, 05 May 2024 14:20
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    • The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is roughly at its peak and should be going strong tonight.
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    • It is active from April 15th to May 27th.
    • Radiates from the Aquarius constellation and can be seen starting around 2AM local time in the Northern Hemisphere.
    • Eta Aquarids are fast-moving, traveling over 40 miles per second and appear as ‘Earthgrazers’ or ‘long meteors’ that skim the surface of the Earth at the horizon.
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Look up for the dazzling Eta Aquariid meteor shower

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Ashley Strickland Saturday, 04 May 2024 13:45
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    • The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak in the early morning hours of Sunday and Monday.
    • During the peak, the moon will be in its new moon phase, only 6% illuminated.
    • In the Southern Hemisphere, observers can expect to see between 20 and 40 meteors per hour during the shower.
    • The source of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower is Halley’s comet.
    • Halley’s comet was last visible from Earth in 1986 and will next be visible in 2061.
    • The Eta Aquariid meteor shower occurs again in October, known as the Orionid meteor shower.
    • If the enhancement occurs, the rate of visible meteors could double.
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What's Up: May 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA - NASA Science

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Sunday, 05 May 2024 18:55
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    • May 3rd: The crescent Moon rises with Saturn and Mars in morning twilight.
    • May 23rd: The full Moon appears close to the bright red star Antares in Scorpius.
    • May East Coast US: On May 23rd, an occultation of Antares by the Moon occurs for those south of Delaware and down through Florida.
    • May 31st: Saturn rises with the crescent Moon toward the southeast.
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How to watch the Eta Aquarids, the annual meteor shower that peaks this weekend

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Kaitlin Reilly Sunday, 05 May 2024 18:56
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    • The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is an annual event that peaks around May 5 or 6.
    • It is visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
    • To view the meteor shower, get outside around 2 a.m. local time and find a location away from light pollution.
    • Lay flat on your back with your feet facing east to maximize your viewing area.
    • 10 to 30 meteors are expected to be visible per hour in the Northern Hemisphere during the peak of the shower.
    • The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is caused by Earth passing through a trail of debris left by Halley’s comet.
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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2024: Peak Time and How to Watch

The New York Times Katrina Miller Thursday, 02 May 2024 16:00
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    • The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak on May 4-5, 2024
    • Meteors from the Eta Aquarid shower are known for their fast fireballs
    • Meteors can be seen with naked eye and trying to look for them with binoculars limits field of view too much
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