 |
 |
 |
 |
May has one major meteor shower, the Eta Aquarids. The origins of the Eta Aquarids is the famous Halley's comet.
The Eta Aquarids peak the night of May 5/6, but some may be seen from the latter part of April until well into May, with more activity around May 3rd through the 10th. This shower is favored for those observing in the tropics and in the southern hemisphere, but observers in the subtropical regions of the northern hemisphere can enjoy this shower as well. This shower has a peak rate of 30 (and sometimes more) per hour or about one every two minutes on average. Fortunately the Moon will offer no interference in 2006 .
I have created a low volume email list for advance notification of upcoming meteor showers and unusual astronomical events; especially those that can be observed with the unaided eye, binoculars, or a small telescope. To join, simply enter your email address below and click on the join now button.
|
|
|
|
Return to Meteor Showers in 2006-2007
Return to Celestial Wanderings
Send me e-mail StarWanderer