10 key details about the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this weekend
10 key details about the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this weekend
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10 key details about the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this weekend
With a new Moon at its peak, conditions for the Eta Aquariids this year are favourable – but you’ll need to be quick as the radiant is low.
Eta Aquariids are known for their impressive speed - traveling at about 148,000 mph (66 km/s) into Earth's atmosphere.
According to the American Meteor Society, the Eta Aquariids are active from April 16-May 27, with the highest meteor rates from May 1-10 and the peak on May 5
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks during early May each year. These meteors are known for their speed. This year the peak falls on May 4-5 which is Saturday night