Overview

• The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, active from April 19 to May 28, will reach its peak on May 6–7, with up to 50 meteors visible per hour.
• Originating from debris shed by Comet Halley, the meteors are known for their high speed, traveling up to 65 km/s, and leaving glowing trains lasting seconds to minutes.
• The shower is best observed in the Southern Hemisphere, with optimal viewing in the early pre-dawn hours when the radiant near Eta Aquarii in the constellation Aquarius is highest.
• A Waxing Gibbous Moon will provide a sufficiently dark sky for the meteor shower, enhancing visibility during its peak.
• The full Flower Moon, classified as a micromoon due to its apogee position, will reach peak illumination on May 12 and appear full for several nights.