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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower: 50 Shooting Stars Await!

5/1/2025

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Get ready for a celestial spectacle! The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will dazzle stargazers on May 6-7, with up to 50 shooting stars lighting up the sky, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere. These meteors, racing at 65 km/s from Comet Halley, are best viewed around 2 AM AEST. Plus, don’t miss the micromoon on May 12!

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Get ready for a celestial spectacle! The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will dazzle stargazers on May 6-7, with up to 50 shooting stars lighting up the sky, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere. These meteors, racing at 65 km/s from Comet Halley, are best viewed around 2 AM AEST. Plus, don’t miss the micromoon on May 12!