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06-05-2025
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Awake early? Head outside to see Eta Aquarid meteor shower. Conditions should be good in Florida
Early this morning — and we're talking about before sunrise on May 6 — will be your last chance to head outside to catch the peak period of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. If you slept in Tuesday morning, you might still be able to spot a few meteors until May 21, although they won't be as bright as they were during the peak of May 5-6. The annual meteor shower is caused when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley's comet. The Eta Aquarids peak during early May each year. In 2025, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower have been active since April 20 and will continue to be visible until May 21. The peak viewing days are May 5-6, according to NASA. About 10 meteors will be visible per hour in the Northern Hemisphere. The best view is actually in the Southern Hemisphere. "Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their speed, with the meteors traveling at about 40.7 miles per second into Earth's atmosphere," NASA said. The Eta Aquarids meteors originated from Halley's comet, known officially as comet 1P/Halley, according to NASA. The last time comet Halley was seen by casual observers was in 1986. It will re-enter the inner solar system again in 2061. The last time comet Halley's comet was seen by casual observers was in 1986. It will re-enter the inner solar system again in 2061. The Earth will pass through Halley's path around the sun again in October 2025. This creates the Orionid meteor shower, which peaks around Oct. 20, according to timeanddate. The best time to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower will be during the hours right before dawn, about 4 to 5 a.m. Look low on the horizon. It's best to lie on your back, with your feet facing east, NASA said. Find an unobstructed view away from lights. It'll take about 30 minutes for your eyes to adapt to the darkness for you to be able to see the meteors. Conditions look good across all of Florida, with very few clouds to block your view. Timeanddate provides viewing conditions of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower each day. Factors considered include: radiant (where the meteor shower originates) weather sunrise moon rise and set ➤ Enter your city and date to see viewing conditions where you live Two meteor showers will peak in late July. The Southern Delta Aquariids are active beginning in mid-July and are visible until late August, according to NASA, with the peak nights July 29-30. You'll be able to see about seven to eight meteors per hour. "These faint meteors are difficult to spot, and if the moon is visible, you will not be able to view them," NASA said. Also visible will be the Alpha Capricornids, which are active from July 12 through Aug. 12. The peak will arrive July 30. "This shower is not very strong and rarely produces in excess of five shower members per hour," according to the American Meteor Society. The next full moon will be the Flower Moon on May 12. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Eta Aquarid meteor shower: Where to look, when see, Florida conditions
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22-04-2025
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When to look for the only 6 meteor showers left to see this year
As we move through the year and check celestial events off the calendar, there are still six meteor showers left to see in 2025. Some meteor showers happen every year, while others occur figuratively once in a blue moon. Each of the six meteor showers left in 2025 occurs annually, with peaks from May to December. Meteor showers, often referred to as "shooting stars," are usually named after the star or constellation closest to where the shower appears in the sky, otherwise known as the meteor shower's radiant, according to Nasa. Skywatchers anticipate some of these showers every year, hoping to catch a glimpse of the light trails in the night sky. See It: Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks In Dazzling Worldwide Display Peak: May 5-6 Where to see: Southern Hemisphere and southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere Time to watch: Pre-dawn hours The Eta Aquarids meteor shower begins in late April and ends in late May. This year's shower begins on April 20 and lasts until May 21. In the Northern Hemisphere, about 10 meteors can appear per hour, and can be seen closer to Earth's horizon. According to NASA, viewing the Eta Aquarids in the Southern Hemisphere is preferable due to Aquarius' position in the sky. Aquarius is the constellation nearest the Eta Aquarids shower, helping viewers know where to look in the sky to find it. For those hoping to see the meteor shower, NASA recommends getting away from city lights and lying flat on your back with feet facing East. 'Smiley Face' From Space In Rare Planetary Alignment Visible Worldwide Friday Peak: July 29-30 Where to see: Southern Hemisphere and southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere Time to watch: Mid-evening to dawn The Southern Delta Aquariids shower is active starting on July 18 and ending in late August. These meteors can be hard to spot, NASA said. If the Moon is visible in the sky, you won't be able to see them. But, NASA says if you miss the meteors on their peak night at the end of July, you can catch them during the Perseid shower in August. The Southern Delta Aquariids converge with the Perseid meteor shower in late summer every year, meaning the showers meet at a point in the sky. Much like the Eta Aquarids, the Southern Delta Aquariids' radiant is the constellation Aquarius. NASA said the Perseid meteor shower will be in the northern part of the sky, while the Southern Delta Aquariids will be in the southern part of the sky. How To Photograph A Meteor Shower With Your Phone Peak: Aug. 12-13 Where to see: Northern Hemisphere Time to watch: Pre-dawn hours The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular meteor shower of the year, according to NASA. It can be seen from July 17 to Aug. 23. Perseids are bright and known for their fireballs. Roughly 25 to 100 meteors can be seen per hour during the Perseids shower, according to NASA. The Perseids' radiant is from the constellation Perseus. Why The Closest Supermoon Of The Year Will Be Invisible To Earth Peak: Oct. 22-23 Where to see: Northern and Southern Hemispheres Time to watch: After midnight The Orionids, another spectacular and popular meteor show, occurs from Oct. 2- Nov. 12 this year. These meteors are known for their brightness and their speed, according to NASA. The Orionids can sometimes also produce fireballs, so look for bright explosions of light when viewing. NASA says to be patient when looking for the Orionids, as the show can last until dawn. The Orinoids' radiant is just to the north of Betelguese, the bright star in Orion's constellation, NASA said. See It: Nasa's Lucy Spacecraft Sends Back First Images Of Potato-shaped Asteroid Donaldjohanson Peak: Nov. 16-17 Where to see: Northern and Southern Hemispheres Time to watch: Around midnight The Leonids meteor shower is another major shower that occurs every year. Though the Leonids' radiant is the constellation Leo, NASA says to not look only there, as Leonids can be across the night sky. Normally, Leonid showers produce about three meteors per hour. But, every 33 years or so, viewers might catch a Leonid storm, where hundreds to thousands of meteors can be expected per hour. NASA said Lenoids are known for fireballs and earth-grazers, meteors that streak close to the Earth's horizon. How To Watch Fox Weather Peak: Dec. 12-13 Where to see: Worldwide Time to watch: Night and pre-dawn hours The final meteor shower of 2025 is the Geminids meteor shower. The Geminids shower occurs every year, and is known as one of the most reliable meteor showers, according to NASA. This year, the Geminids start on Dec. 1 and end just before Christmas on Dec. 21. Geminids showers can start around 9 or 10 p.m., making them great for young skygazers, NASA said. This shower can be seen all across the world, NASA reports. The Geminids usually produce between 40–50 meteors per hour. During its peak, 120 meteors per hour can be seen. The constellation Gemini is the radiant for the Geminids meteor article source: When to look for the only 6 meteor showers left to see this year
