Overview

• Predicted peak on May 5-6 could see up to 160 meteors per hour, with potential for rare 'Earthgrazers'.
• Best viewing conditions anticipated in Southern Hemisphere, with reduced visibility in Northern latitudes.
• Enhanced meteor activity linked to ancient ejections from Halley's Comet around 2500 years ago.
• Observers encouraged to watch in pre-dawn hours for optimal experience, away from city lights.
• Skywatching events also feature planetary alignments and a red giant star Antares visible in May.