2026 Eta Aquariid meteor shower best before dawn on May 5
May's Eta Aquariid meteor shower is best in 2026 on the morning of May 5. Find a way to block the moonlight and watch in the hours before dawn.
earthsky.orgHere’s the latest on the Eta Aquarids meteor shower.
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May's Eta Aquariid meteor shower is best in 2026 on the morning of May 5. Find a way to block the moonlight and watch in the hours before dawn.
earthsky.orgThe Eta Aquarid meteor shower, produced by debris from Halley's Comet, will peak tonight. Find out where you can see the show, as well as a live webcast hosted by the Slooh observatory.
www.space.comThe Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks during early May each year. Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their speed.
science.nasa.govThis annual meteor shower is created by debris left by Halley's comet as it makes its roughly 76-year orbit of the sun.
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