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Want to see a meteor? ☄️

The eta Aquarids Meteor Shower occurs between 19 April and 28 May, peaking around the 6-7 May. Known for fast, bright meteors with long, glowing trains.

💫 These meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at around 66 km/sec — making them very swift and dramatic. Occasionally long meteors that skim the atmosphere low on the horizon, especially early in the morning.

This meteor shower originates from the outbound orbit of the famous ☄️ Halley’s comet which orbits the earth every 76 years. Halley’s comet last visited the solar system in 1986 and won’t be back to 2061 however the shower never goes away as it is a result of earth passing through the part of the sky where the comet orbits, the trail of debris that Halley’s comet leaves.

✨ The best time to view the meteors is between 3:00 and 5:00am local time as the moon won’t be visible , meaning darker skies.

To find the shower you need to first locate the star eta Aquarii in the aquarius constellation. It is one of the four stars making up the Y-shaped Water Jar 🏺 of Aquarius and this year we have some planets to help guide us.

🪐Look to the eastern horizon and find Mercury, above this you see a very bright Venus and even higher is Saturn. Continue higher to find eta Aquarii, this is where the shower originates from, known as the radiant point. 🌟

The aquarids will be visible from anywhere in Australia providing we have clear skies, and you might catch up to 22 meteors an hour.

🌌 Happy skygazing

This guide is for southern hemisphere viewing
🗓 Active Dates: April 19 to May 28
🌟 Peak: Around May 5–6
🌏 Best Viewing Hemisphere: Southern Hemisphere – This shower favors the south, offering up to 22-40 meteors per hour during peak under dark skies. In contrast, the Northern Hemisphere typically sees around 10–15 meteors per hour.
📍 Radiant Location: Radiates from the constellation Aquarius, near the star Eta Aquarii. In the Southern Hemisphere, the radiant rises early, giving longer and better viewing windows — especially just before dawn.
⏰ Best Time to Watch: 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM, local time (just before morning twilight). Pre-dawn is ideal, as the radiant climbs higher and the sky is darker.
🌠 Meteor Traits: Known for fast, bright meteors with long, glowing trains. These meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at around 66 km/sec — making them very swift and dramatic. Occasionally produce Earthgrazers — long meteors that skim the atmosphere low on the horizon, especially early in the morning.
🌘 Moon Considerations: A waning crescent or new moon around peak provides ideal dark skies. If the moon is brighter, it’s still worth watching from a darker site with clear horizons.
🔭 Equipment Needed: None! The Eta Aquariids are best viewed with the naked eye under wide, open skies. Let your eyes adjust for 20–30 minutes before watching.
📚 Fun Facts: 🌞 The meteors are dust particles from Halley’s Comet — yes, the same comet that causes the Orionids in October! The shower has been observed for thousands of years, especially by ancient skywatching cultures around the equator and Southern Hemisphere.

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