The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see ‘shooting stars’ dropped by Halley’s Comet

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see ‘shooting stars’ dropped by Halley’s Comet

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak in a single day from May 5-6, giving skywatchers an opportunity to spot fast-moving “shooting stars” created by particles from Halley’s Comet. The Eta Aquariids (additionally spelled Eta Aquarids) are lively from April 19 to May 28 every year, with meteors showing to radiate from the constellation Aquarius,…

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