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When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak

Get ready for one of the best meteor showers of the year, astronomy fans: the Eta Aquariids are about to peak, according to NASA. The shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, though meteors from the shower will be visible throughout the week, NASA said. The peak is happening near a new moon, which […]

Look up for the dazzling Eta Aquariid meteor shower

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. May kicks off with the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, and experts are anticipating a better show than in recent years, according to the American Meteor Society. During the period when the meteor shower is expected […]

The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Is Coming. How You Can See It

A Perseid meteor streaks across the sky above desert pine trees in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Nevada, on August 13, 2015. Credit – Ethan Miller—Getty Images The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which occurs each year as the Earth passes through remnants of Halley’s comet, is expected to reach its peak this weekend. Watchers […]