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Get Ready To See The Eta Aquariids This Week

May 4, 2017 Posted by Gabrielle Stewart

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The Eta Aquariids will be the next nighttime spectacle to impress, and it is happening this week.

 

As the Earth revolves around the Sun, it passes through comet tails, smashed asteroids, and other debris left behind by the formation of this solar system. When it crosses these regions, the detritus and dust fall to the planet in the form of meteors, creating annual, predictable events. The fall of the Eta Aquariids will be the next to impress, and it is happening this week.

Eta Aquariids to Shower the Night Sky with Thirty Meteors Per Hour

The annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower is active between April 19 and May 28 in 2017. It will happen as the Earth passes through the pathway of Halley’s Comet. The other pass through this comet’s orbit path takes place in October and is known as the Orionid meteor shower. Halley’s itself will not return to replenish its trail until 2061.The Eta Aquariids should peak around May 5 or 6. To best see this meteor shower, go to a place that is open and free of obstructions. Try to be as far away from large light sources as you can, especially cities.

Those in the Northern Hemisphere of the planet should look south, while those in the Southern Hemisphere should look north, as most of the meteors come in near the equator. The best views will be in the tropics, but cities as far north as the Gulf Coast should have a spectacular sight.

Astronomers also recommend reclining on your back, so that you do not have to crane your neck to see the meteors. This will also help get a full view of the sky. The shooting stars should fall at a rate of about 30 per hour during the shower’s peak. Contrary to most other major meteor showers, the Aquariids do no not a peak day. Instead, they have a major period, which marks the fall of the most meteors.

Experts say the early morning is best for viewing, especially just before dawn on May 6. Binoculars or telescopes should not be necessary, and they may even hamper your view since the meteors move fast and can be anywhere in the night sky. The best thing you’ll want to bring is some warm clothes and patience. Our eyes have to adapt to the night sky, but should then be able to enjoy this meteor spectacle.
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About Gabrielle Stewart

Gabrielle Stewart graduated from Case Western Reserve University’s School of Graduate Studies with a Masters of Arts in Communication Sciences. She’s an avid reader and a lifelong learner. She likes to cover a wide range of news, but she’s particularly keen on Science.

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