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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Dazzles Skies Until May 21

5/8/2025

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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower dazzled on May 6, 2025, as fragments from Halley's Comet lit up the night sky. Enthusiastic stargazers in the southern hemisphere were treated to a breathtaking 50 meteors per hour, while those in the north enjoyed about 10. With the shower active until May 21, the celestial spectacle continues to inspire awe.

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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower dazzled on May 6, 2025, as fragments from Halley's Comet lit up the night sky. Enthusiastic stargazers in the southern hemisphere were treated to a breathtaking 50 meteors per hour, while those in the north enjoyed about 10. With the shower active until May 21, the celestial spectacle continues to inspire awe.