Eta Aquariids meteor shower 2022: how and when to watch it in Australia
by Stephanie Tran from Science | The Guardian on (#5YY3B)
With optimal viewing conditions this year, the annual event is set to peak on 7 May with viewing opportunities until 11 May
Star gazers across Australia are in for a treat in the early hours of Saturday with the Eta Aquariid - one of the best meteor showers in the southern hemisphere - due to optimal viewing conditions.
Named after Eta Aquarii, the brightest star in the Aquarius constellation, the annual meteor show is famed for its connection to Halley's comet.
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