‘Shooting Stars’ Expected This Weekend As Earth Collides With Halley’s Comet Trail

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The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of 2024, peaks this weekend under dark, moonless night skies. Occurring on the night of May 4th-5th, the meteor shower is caused by debris from Halley's Comet, delivering 10-30 "shooting stars" per hour at its peak. The meteors, originating from the constellation Aquarius, specifically from the star Eta Aquarii, create a stunning display as they burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere. The last sighting of Halley's Comet was in 1986, with its next return expected in 2061. The Perseid meteor shower, known for its reliability and delivering over 100 meteors per hour at its peak, will follow in mid-August 2024.

‘Shooting Stars’ Expected This Weekend As Earth Collides With Halley’s Comet Trail

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