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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Set to Peak May 6

Stargazers in the Southern Hemisphere can expect up to 50 meteors per hour, while Northern Hemisphere viewers may see 10–20 during pre-dawn hours.

August Skywatching: Perseid Meteor Shower and Planetary Conjunctions

Perseid Meteor Shower to Illuminate Skies Across the U.S. Until August 24

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Promises Spectacular Celestial Display

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend, Viewing Challenged by Bright Moonlight

Quadrantids Meteor Shower to Peak with Larger Fireballs