Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Outburst Peak – Up to 160 Meteors per Hour
The eta Aquariid meteor shower, active throughout April and May, is set to peak on May 5 with an impressive outburst year, featuring 120-160 meteors per hour. Despite the full moon’s brightness, the shower’s fireballs, caused by Earth encountering debris from Comet Halley, make it worth watching. Credit: AMS Elizabeth WarnerThe eta Aquariid meteor shower, peaking on the morning of May 5, promises an outburst year with up to 160 meteors per hour. Despite the full moon, bright fireballs make it worth watching, especially in…