"The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will reach its dazzling peak in the next few days, bringing up to 40 shooting stars per hour. The display will be at its absolute best on Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday morning."
"Unfortunately, with the waning gibbous moon over 80 per cent illuminated, the bright moonlight will obscure many fainter shooting stars. However, if you do miss out on seeing the Eta Aquariids at their peak on Wednesday, there are still plenty of opportunities to come."
"The Eta Aquariids are produced by the debris left by the famous Halley's Comet, scientifically known as Comet 1P/Halley. This 'periodic' comet returns to the inner solar system once every 76 years, at which point it can be seen from Earth with the naked eye."
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak this week, providing up to 40 shooting stars per hour. The best viewing time is late Wednesday into early Thursday morning, although bright moonlight may obscure some fainter meteors. The meteor shower is active until May 28, allowing for additional viewing opportunities. The Eta Aquariids originate from debris left by Halley's Comet, which returns to the inner solar system every 76 years. Earth passes through this debris trail annually, resulting in spectacular meteor displays.
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