Halley's Comet Debris to Create Spectacular Meteor Shower
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It is caused by debris from Halley's Comet burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
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The peak of the meteor shower is expected to take place on the nights of May 4-5, 2023.
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The best time to view the meteor shower is in the early morning hours, just before dawn.
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The Eta Aquariids are known for their fast-moving meteors, with speeds up to 148,000 miles per hour.
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On a clear night, viewers can expect to see up to 30 meteors per hour.
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The meteor shower is named after the constellation Aquarius, as the meteors appear to originate from that area of the sky.
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The Eta Aquariids are one of two meteor showers that occur as a result of Halley's Comet, the other being the Orionids in October.
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The Eta Aquariids can be seen from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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It is recommended to find a dark location away from city lights to view the meteor shower.
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