Stargazing event: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

The Eta Aquarids is an above average shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Most of the activity is seen in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the rate can reach about 30 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet Halley, which has been observed since ancient times. The shower runs annually from April 19 to May 28. It peaks in 2021 on the early morning of May 4-6. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight until dawn. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius, but can appear anywhere in the sky. The second quarter moon will block out some of the faintest meteors this year. But if you are patient, you should still should be able to catch quite a few good ones. More info: Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2021 – Sea and Sky (seasky.org)