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space23 days ago•181 min saved

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: Dawn-Watching Tips for Tonight

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks tonight into early Wednesday pre-dawn, with the best views in the last hours before dawn. Viewing is stronger in the Southern Hemisphere (up to about 40 meteors per hour in ideal conditions) and hampered in the Northern Hemisphere by a bright Moon. For best results, seek dark skies away from city lights, lie back to gaze upward, and give your eyes about 45 minutes to adjust. The meteors come from Halley’s Comet, streaking at ~40 miles per second; a future peak isn’t expected until 2061.

via CNN|

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astronomy3 years ago•2 min saved

Don't Miss the Spectacular Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak This Weekend!

The annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, linked to Halley's Comet, will peak tonight and tomorrow, with up to 160 meteors per hour expected due to Earth passing through a dense trail of debris left by the comet. The shower will be visible from both hemispheres, with the southern hemisphere getting the better show. NASA recommends viewers give themselves 30 minutes in the dark without a light source to properly see the shooting stars.

via The Register|

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science-and-environment3 years ago•1 min saved

Don't Miss the Spectacular Meteor Showers and Full Moon this Weekend!

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak during May 5-7, 2023, but it will be better viewed in the Southern Hemisphere. Under a dark sky, it is possible to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour in the southern United States, but less in the northern part of the country. The full flower moon on May 5 will limit the viewing of the meteor shower. The Eta Aquariid shower is the result of the earth passing through the debris trail of Halley’s Comet.

via WKBN.com|

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science3 years ago•2 min saved

"Get Ready for the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: Tips and Timing"

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is set to peak on May 6, with researchers predicting 120 to 160 meteors per hour. The meteor shower is active throughout April and May, with the fireballs resulting from Earth running into a dense stream of debris from the Comet Halley. Those in the southern hemisphere will have a better view because of the radiant’s location in the constellation of Aquarius. Space enthusiasts are advised to prepare their eyes to watch the shower and look away from the moon.

via USA TODAY|

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