Get Outside Monday Night to See the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peak

There's going to be a glowing light in the sky between Monday and Tuesday as the Earth passes through the cosmic debris of Halley's comet. The Eta Aquarids shower is the third major meteor shower of the year and is active from mid-April through late May. The densest debris patch, also called the peak, is where we'll see the most activity. That's what's happening across the globe on the night of May 5 and into the morning of May 6. While the Aquarid meteor showers generally don't yield the big flashes of light called fireballs, they're known for their speed and the glowing trails they leave across the sky. According to NASA, these meteors shoot at 40.7 miles per second across the sky. Light trails can last between several seconds to minutes. Read more: Best iPhone in 2025 "The Eta Aquarids are a meteor shower that is especially cool because it is fueled by Halley's Comet," Emily Rice, associate professor of astrophysics at Macaulay Honors College, told CNET. Halley's comet is one of ... Read full article.