The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks on May 5
More space travel and astronomy newsAll so-called “shooting stars” are caused when a particle of space dust strikes Earth’s atmosphere and lights up as it discharges energy. They can happen at any time of the night and at any time of year, though are much more likely during a meteor shower. Earth’s annual journey around the sun often takes it through clouds of debris left in the solar system by comets.
The Eta Aquarids are one of two meteor showers caused by Halley's Comet, the other being the Orionids, which will peak on October 21, 2020.When is the Eta Aquarid meteor shower? Although the Eta Aquarid meteor shower kicks off around April 19 and lasts until the end of May, it’s around the peak nights that you’ll see the most shooting stars. In 2020, that’s the early hours of Tuesday, May 5, with the hours just before dawn said to be the most fruitful. Given that you need a clear sky, it’s wise to also have a look the night before and after, which will maximize your chances of seeing a shooting star.
The Eta Aquarids are easier to see from the Southern Hemisphere and tropical latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere simply because Aquarius is higher in the night sky, but it’s still possible to still see shooting stars from North America.
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