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The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, debris from Halley's Comet, peaks this weekend, offering a celestial spectacle. People worldwide are eager to witness shooting stars lighting up the skies, with tips on how to observe this annual astronomical event.

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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, a stunning celestial event linked to Halley's Comet, is set to light up the skies this weekend. The meteor shower, which occurs annually as Earth passes through the debris left behind by the famous comet, is expected to peak this weekend, offering skywatchers a chance to witness a spectacle of shooting stars.

The Eta Aquarids are known for their speed, with meteors traveling at about 148,000 miles per hour. To catch the best view, experts recommend finding a dark area away from city lights and allowing at least 30 minutes for the eyes to adjust to the darkness. The ideal time to watch the meteor shower is during the pre-dawn hours, as the best activity is expected before sunrise.

The shower will be visible to the naked eye, and no special equipment is required to enjoy this cosmic event. The meteors will appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, hence their name, Eta Aquarids. This shower is usually one of the best meteor displays of the year.

Enthusiasts across the world, including those in Australia and the United States, are eagerly anticipating the peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

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Look up for the dazzling Eta Aquariid meteor shower

cnncom - 14 days ago - Watch for the Eta Aquariid meteor shower in the early morning hours of May 5 and 6. Experts believe spectators may be in for a more dazzling show than usual.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/04/world/eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-scn/index.html

How to watch the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this weekend

SkyNews - 14 days ago - The Eta Aquariid meteor shower appears as we pass through the debris of Halley's Comet, which has been spotted in our skies for thousands of years.

https://news.sky.com/story/how-to-watch-the-eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-this-weekend-13128149

The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It

Time - 15 days ago - The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which occurs each year as the Earth passes through remnants of Halley’s comet, is expected to reach its peak this weekend.

https://time.com/6974721/eta-aquarids-meteor-shower/

Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how you can see the celestial event.

Fox News - 15 days ago - The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Astronomers say it should be visible in both hemispheres. The Eta Aquarids occur every year in early May.

https://www.foxnews.com/science/eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-peaks-weekend-see-celestial-event

Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak could spawn over 100 'shooting stars' per hour this weekend

Space - 15 days ago - Astronomers predict that this year's Eta Aquarids are "expected to show a noticeable outburst" thanks to meteoroids ejected from Halley's comet about 2,500 years ago.

https://www.space.com/eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-2024-peak-halleys-comet

How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower this weekend

Boston Globe - 15 days ago - The Eta Aquarids occur every year in early May. This year’s peak activity happens early Sunday.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/03/science/eta-aquarid-meteor-shower/

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it

ABC news - 15 days ago - The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-debris-halleys-comet-peaks-109905102

2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)

concreteplayground - 15 days ago - This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.

https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/travel-leisure/eta-aquariids-2024