The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak tomorrow (6th of May) and remain visible until 27th of May according to the Astronomy Division of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies.
These meteors originate from the debris trail of Comet 1P/Halley, also known as Halley’s Comet. As Earth passes through this trail, tiny particles enter the atmosphere and burn up, creating the dazzling Eta Aquarids display.
The meteors will appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, with an expected rate of 40 to 85 meteors per hour, depending on sky conditions. For the best view, observers should look toward the eastern horizon near Aquarius after 3:00 a.m.
In addition, Saturn and Venus will be visible in the constellation Pisces from around 4:00 a.m., appearing near the radiant point of the meteor shower, the institute noted.
