Jan 11, 2025 · The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular 'shooting stars' in 2025.

The Eta Aquariids are the third strongest annual meteor shower observable at Earth and occur at the descending node of Halley's comet. The descending node reached its closest distance to Earth around 500.

Apr 15, 2025 · Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their speed, with the meteors traveling at about 40.7 miles (65.4 kilometers) per second into Earth's atmosphere. Fast meteors can leave glowing "trains" (incandescent bits of debris in the wake of the meteor) which last for …

The 2025 Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in May. Find best dates and use the meteor showers animation to see how, where and when to see the shooting stars.

May 5, 2025 · The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to peak early Tuesday morning with meteors flying into Earth's atmosphere at speeds of 40.7 miles per second, according to NASA. Eta...

May 5, 2025 · The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, best observed in the predawn hours away from city lights, is a mesmerizing celestial event cherished by skywatchers worldwide. ... Eta Aquarid meteors in the ...

May 3, 2024 · What is the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower? The Eta Aquarids meteor shower occurs annually, peaking in early May. This year, the Eta Aquarids became active on April 19, and are expected to...

Aug 15, 2023 · The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is the first of two showers that occur each year as a result of Earth passing through dust released by Halley’s Comet, with the second being the Orionids. The point from where the Eta Aquarid meteors appear to radiate is …

May 5, 2025 · The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to be active this year from April 20 to May 21 and appear most densely the night of May 5 into the morning hours of May 6.

May's Eta Aquariid meteor shower is best in 206 on the morning of May 5. Be sure to watch in a dark sky, in the hours before dawn.