First Meteor Shower of Summer: The Spectacular Eta Aquarids
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The fast and bright Eta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to peak between May 4th and 6th, with a maximum rate of around 50 meteors per hour. As it falls on a weekend, stargazing enthusiasts might want to plan a meteor-watching trip.
The first Eta Aquarid meteor shower of summer. (Photo / National Museum of Natural Science, same below)
Since the radiant point rises around 2 a.m., it’s better to watch after midnight. Despite moonlight interference, the meteors streaking across the night sky, along with the bright Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and the glorious summer Milky Way, make it well worth heading to a wide-open rural area for viewing.
Star-filled sky at 3 a.m. on May 6th.
【Info】
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower (dust from Halley’s Comet)
Peak Period: Between May 4th and 6th
Best Viewing Period: A few days before and after the peak
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