Halley’s Comet is bringing a meteor shower to light up the night sky on Cinco de Mayo – CBS News

Skywatchers can expect an exciting month of cosmic phenomena, starting with a meteor shower to mark a beautiful start to Cinco de Mayo. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday, May 5.

With most people stuck inside, isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic, May’s celestial events present a much-needed opportunity to connect with nature.

What are the Eta Aquarids?

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks each year during early May as Earth passes through the debris trail from Halley’s Comet (1P/Halley). The Orionids meteor shower in October also originates from this comet.

Source: Halley’s Comet is bringing a meteor shower to light up the night sky on Cinco de Mayo – CBS News

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