"May Skywatching: Lunar Eclipse, Meteor Shower, and Fireballs Await"

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower of 2023 will peak during the pre-dawn hours of May 6, coinciding with the full moon, making it difficult to see many of the shooting stars. However, there is still a chance of an outburst of bright meteors, known as fireballs. The best time to look for the meteor shower is during the hours before dawn on the mornings of May 5, 6, and 7. The viewing opportunity is usually better in the southern hemisphere than the northern hemisphere. The Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on an impressive show later this summer.