Eta Aquarids 2024: Halley's Comet Meteor Shower To Peak This Weekend; Here's How To Watch the Cosmic Light Show

Medicine & Technology May 02, 2024

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower 2024 will peak on May 5 to May 6. Read to learn more.

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower May 2023: How, When, and Where Can You Watch It?

May 04, 2023

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak on May 5 and 6 and can be seen from both the northern and southern hemispheres, though it may be more visible for those from the southern hemisphere. Read to learn more.

From Full Flower Moon to Shooting Stars From Halley's Comet: Here's What You Should Add to Your Sky Watchlist This Week

Apr 30, 2023

The first week of May is filled with great sky and moon watching events to look forward to, including the full Flower Moon and the Eta-Aquarids meteor shower. Read to learn more.

Meteor Shower Rains Bits of Halley’s Comet Down on Earth

May 06, 2015

When asked to name a comet, chances are people will name Halley's and, in most cases, won't remember any others. Tonight, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower will rain bits of the solar system's most famous comet down on Earth as part of the yearly demonstration to remind us that even though we may not be able to see Halley's comet, it is still above streaking through the heavens.