With optimal viewing conditions this year, the annual event is set to peak on 7 May with opportunities to view until 11 May
The meteor shower will be visible once the Eta Aquariid radiant rises, which will happen between 1.30am and 2am on Saturday in most of Australia’s major cities.The meteor shower will be visible once the Eta Aquariid radiant rises, which will happen between 1.30am and 2am on Saturday in most of Australia’s major cities.
Each year, Earth passes through the debris left in the path of the comet’s orbit. As debris enters the Earth’s orbit it disintegrates, leaving fiery streaks in the night sky.“As Halley’s comet goes around the sun, bits of rock and ice fall off leaving a trail of debris around the solar system.
“It’s a particularly good year for viewing them. Provided the cloud stays away, the early morning hours will be clear,” astronomer and Bathurst observatory founder Ray Pickard said.“Luckily this year, the moon will have set by the time the meteor shower is happening at its peak.” “If you get up at around 2am and look towards a north-easterly direction you should see meteors from that time until sunrise,” Pickard said.Patience is key for seeing a meteor shower.Sign up to receive the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning
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