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astronomy1 year ago•2 min saved

"Halley's Comet Meteor Shower: Witness the Spectacular 'Shooting Stars' Peak"

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, will peak on the night of May 4-5, 2024, producing between 10 and 30 "shooting stars" per hour. The best viewing time is after dark, with the skies darkest around midnight, and the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius. Additionally, the Perseids meteor shower, caused by debris from comet Swift-Tuttle, will peak on August 12-13, 2024, producing over 100 bright and fast-moving meteors per hour.

via Forbes|

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower to Reach Peak with Up to 160 Meteors per Hour

The eta Aquariid meteor shower, caused by Earth encountering debris from Comet Halley, is set to peak on May 5 with an outburst year featuring 120-160 meteors per hour. Despite the full moon, bright fireballs make it worth watching, especially in the Southern Hemisphere between 3-4 a.m. and dawn. The shower is viewable in both hemispheres, with higher rates of visibility in the Southern Hemisphere. The next major meteor showers will be the Perseids in August and the Orionids in October.

via SciTechDaily|

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