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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Eta Aquariids meteor shower lights up California skies in dazzling display
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower put on a stunning celestial show over Marin County, California, in the early hours of May 6. Breathtaking timelapse footage captured meteors streaking across the sky above Point Reyes National Seashore, with the Milky Way glowing in the background.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Eta Aquariids meteor shower lights up California skies in dazzling display
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower put on a stunning celestial show over Marin County, California, in the early hours of May 6. Breathtaking timelapse footage captured meteors streaking across the sky above Point Reyes National Seashore, with the Milky Way glowing in the background.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Meteor shower among things to see in the skies above Norfolk this month
Meteor shower among things to see in the skies above Norfolk this month There will be another meteor shower this month (Image: Newsquest) A meteor shower is among the things to see in the sky above Norfolk this month. Here is a round-up of some things to look out for in May 2025. The moon This month's moon phases are as follows: New moon: May 27 First quarter: May 4 Full moon: May 12 Third quarter: May 20 The full moon on May 12 will be a micromoon due to its distance away from Earth. It will not appear any smaller, however, due to an optical illusion. The planets and stars There will be an alignment of the moon, Venus and Saturn around May 23. Look to the eastern horizon just before sunrise to see the two planets line up with the Waning Crescent Moon. Meteor shower The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will be continuing into the back end of this month. It began on April 19 but will continue until May 28. The shower will appear low in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere in the early hours of the morning.
CBS News
05-05-2025
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- CBS News
When, where to see Eta Aquariid meteors, formed from Halley's comet debris, as the shower peaks tonight
Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, created by space debris left behind by the famous Halley's Comet, are set to zoom across the sky as the meteor shower peaks tonight. The Eta Aquariids will peak from Monday night through Tuesday morning, according to NASA. Astronomy fans hoping to enjoy the meteors can check local forecasts for detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations. Under optimal conditions, about 50 Eta Aquariid meteors can be seen per hour during the shower's peak. But light from the waxing moon will wash out the fainter meteors this year, according to Bill Cooke, who leads NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office. Viewers can expect 10-15 meteors per hour just before dawn on Tuesday morning. When and where to see the Eta Aquariids While the shower will peak from May 5 to May 6, the shower will be active until May 21. To catch the meteors at their peak, NASA advises going outside around 2 a.m. local time on Tuesday. The moon will set by around 3 a.m., leaving skies dark until dawn. The shower will be viewable in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres but the conditions will be better in the Southern Hemisphere. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, best observed in the predawn hours away from city lights, is a mesmerizing celestial event cherished by skywatchers worldwide. Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty Images Viewers should find an area away from lights, then lie on their backs with their feet facing east. NASA advises viewers should look away from the moon and give their eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the dark. Avoid looking at bright lights, such as a cellphone. Bring a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair to keep comfortable while waiting for the meteors. What are meteor showers? Meteors, space rocks that enter Earth's atmosphere, streak through the sky every day. But meteor showers — when many meteors hit Earth's atmosphere over a short period of time — happen less frequently. When meteors pass through the atmosphere, they leave streaks of light behind them, giving them the appearance of a shooting star. Most meteors burn up as they fall toward Earth, but some survive the trip and are then considered meteorites. What makes the Eta Aquariids unique The Eta Aquariids are known for their speed. The Eta Aquariids travel about 40 miles per second. Eta Aquarid meteors in the Northern Hemisphere are often earthgrazers — long meteors that appear to skim the surface of the Earth at the horizon, according to NASA. Meteors in the Eta Aquariids come from space debris that originated from Halley's comet. Halley sheds a layer of ice and dust into space each time it returns to the inner solar system. The shed space dust forms two meteor showers a year: the Eta Aquarids in May and the Orionids in October. Those hoping to see Halley itself will have to wait a while. Halley takes about 76 years to orbit the sun and will not enter the inner solar system again until 2061.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Fireballs to fly across Kentucky skies from falling Halley's Comet debris
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Halley's Comet may not be set to pass through the solar system for another 36 years, but broken bits have been passing through Earth's atmosphere. According to NASA, the Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak overnight as the comet has shed a layer of ice and dust into space. The best time to view the meteors will be around 2 a.m., on May 6, NASA noted. The Aquariids are known as 'earthgrazers' in the northern hemisphere and can most easily be seen skimming the horizon. Kentucky Derby averages 17.7 million viewers, giving NBC its most-watched Run for the Roses Fireballs to fly across Kentucky skies from falling Halley's Comet debris Georgetown man allegedly believed he was meeting teen girl, faced police instead They pass through Earth's atmosphere beginning in the middle of April and last for roughly a calendar month. In 2025, the meteor shower is expected to last until May 21. NASA confirmed that the moonlight might limit visibility of some of the fainter meteors. 'The light from the waxing Moon will wash out the fainter meteors this year—expect to see at most 10-15 meteors per hour just before dawn on the morning of the 6th,' said Bill Cooke, who leads NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office in Alabama. To track the meteors, search the skies for the constellation Aquarius, which can be found by looking toward the south, according to Latest central Kentucky weather forecast Halley's Comet is not due to re-enter the solar system until 2061, after dazzling skywatchers in 1986 before leaving on its 76-year journey, NASA noted. The Weather Authority is not ruling out being able to catch a few meteors, as a mix of sun and clouds is expected overnight. Anyone attempting to catch a glimpse of the meteors should wear a jacket, as temperatures are expected to fall into the upper 40s before dawn. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
