Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2023

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The Eta Aquarids will be active between April 15 and May 27, 2024 with its peak expected on the night of May 4 and predawn hours of May 5. Thankfully, for 2024, the peak is expected during a new moon, so the skywatchers won’t be affected by a bright illuminated moon.

Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their speed, with the meteors traveling at about 148,000 mph (66 km/s) into Earth’s atmosphere. Fast meteors can leave glowing “trains” (incandescent bits of debris in the wake of the meteor) which last for several seconds to minutes. In general, about 30 Eta Aquarid meteors can be seen per hour during their peak. – Read more at NASA

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
May 5, 2024 | Peak is the wee hours before dawn

When and how should I watch the Eta Aquarids?

The 2024 Eta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to produce the greatest number of meteors in the wee hours before dawn on May 5.

Source: Space.com

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