The Eta Aquariids meteor shower returns in May 2025, offering skywatchers a chance to see pieces of Comet 1P/Halley burn up in Earth’s atmosphere. This celestial event provides both visual spectacle and valuable scientific data. Active from April 20 through May 21, the shower reaches peak activity overnight May 5–6. Southern Hemisphere observers can count up to 50 meteors per hour under ideal dark‑sky conditions, while Northern Hemisphere watchers typically spot 10–20 per hour, according to the International Meteor Organization (IMO) calendar. NASA Science confirms these meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at approximately 40.7 miles per second (65.4 km/s). This high … Continue reading Eta Aquariids 2025: Halley’s Debris to Flash Across May Skies at 65 km/s with Possible 50-Meteor Peak