Overview

• The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, peaked between May 5 and May 7, producing up to 40 meteors per hour in optimal locations.
• Observers in the Southern Hemisphere enjoyed the best views, while Northern Hemisphere sightings, including in the UK, were more limited.
• Singapore viewers reported disappointing results during the peak, with some seeing as few as one meteor due to light pollution and unfavorable conditions.
• NASA and experts advise dark, clear skies and early morning hours for the best chance to spot meteors before the shower ends on May 28.
• The Eta Aquariids are one of two annual meteor showers linked to Halley’s Comet, with the next, the Orionids, expected in October.