This weekend marks the climax of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower: when and how to observe it globally

NASA reports that the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which may produce up to one meteor every minute, will peak on May 5–6.

This weekend’s entertainment is predetermined by the stars—forget Netflix and relax! Greetings, stargazers! A opportunity to see the Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower’s magnificent cosmic light show is being offered by NASA in an intriguing update. This celestial outburst is expected to climax on May 5 and 6, with meteor rates as high as one per minute. Is everyone invited to this cosmic event, or are some areas of the world the only ones blessed with it?

Meteor shower of the Eta Aquariids

Expect darker skies than normal this weekend as the Eta Aquarius meteor shower peaks with the new moon. This would enable you to see the shower more clearly. The Eta Aquarius meteors are recognised for their rapid speed of 44 miles per second and their minute-long fire trails. What a magnificent afterglow! However, from where are these fire streaks coming? They are the result of space debris that broke off from Halley’s Comet.

Where and when can one observe the meteor shower of Eta Aquariids?

Make sure your Sunday night plans are set in stone. You may even make it a lovely evening for a date. The meteor shower is most visible throughout the night of Sunday and Monday. It will be visible in the early morning hours in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

With up to 40 meteors each hour, viewers in the Southern Hemisphere—which includes Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Indonesia—can anticipate an amazing show. In the meantime, 10–20 meteors per hour, which is considerably less, will be seen by those in the Northern Hemisphere, including those in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greenland, Hungary, India, and Japan.

When the sky is black, there is no moon, and the meteors are high enough, you may be able to view 10 to 20 shooting stars every hour in the southern part of the United States. According to Earth Sky, you may view two or three times as many shooting stars if you’re further south, like as in the Southern Hemisphere.

How can I observe the meteor shower in Eta Aquariids?

NASA advises going outside and finding a spot away from the busy city lights, such a remote region in the outdoors, to witness this kind of cosmic shower. Turn your feet to face east and lie on your back for a more immersive experience. After around thirty minutes, your eyes will acclimatise to the darkness enough for you to view meteors. For those of you who truly are stargazers, make sure not to miss this event. Twenty years from now, there will be another Eta Aquariid eruption. The downpour that began on April 15 will last until May 27.

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