USA: According to NASA, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which is renowned for its speed, will reach its peak on May 4-5.Perhaps you shouldn't miss this occasion. Why? According to experts, there will be a meteor "outburst" that could cause the amount of meteors we see to double. As a result, up to 40 shooting stars or meteors may be visible each hour.

For astronomers, this year has been nothing short of amazing. This year, we have witnessed some incredible celestial events, including the rare planetary conjunction and the Lyrids meteor shower. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will continue until May 27, but it is advised to view them at their peak when they are anticipated to have the highest number of meteors.

Meteors are made of asteroidal fragments and leftover cometary debris. Comet 1P Halley is the cause of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. Comet Halley leaves a trail of ice and rocks wherever it travels through the inner solar system. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower occurs in May, and the Orionid meteor shower occurs in October as a result of these leftover particles streaming into Earth's atmosphere.

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On May 4-5, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower will be at its most active this year. According to NASA, the meteor shower started on April 15 and will continue to be active until May 27.According to estimates, the swift Aquarids travel at an average speed of 66 km/s. These meteors can leave glowing "trains" or fiery fragments of debris behind that can last for a few seconds or up to a few minutes.

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Predawn hours are when aquarid meteors can be seen in both the northern and southern hemispheres. However, it is best to view the meteors from the southern hemisphere. This is due to the fact that the radiant, which is where Aquarids originate, has a different viewing location depending on the latitude. The radiant of the Eta Aquarids, the constellation Aquarius, is higher in the southern hemisphere than it is in the northern.

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The Eta Aquaris meteors will be visible from the northern hemisphere as "Earthgrazers," which are long meteors that graze the horizon. But this year will be unique. According to experts, there will also be a meteor "outburst," which could result in us seeing twice as many meteors from the northern hemisphere. The meteor outburst is anticipated to intensify the following year.

The hours before dawn are ideal for viewing the Eta Aqarid meteor shower. Point your feet towards the east, find a location away from lights, and relax. Remember to keep your eyes away from the full moon and give your eyes 30 minutes to adjust to the night sky. Binoculars or a telescope are not necessary to see the meteors.