Look up: It’s time for Eta Aquarid meteor shower

William Atkins
Tuesday, 05 May 2009 04:03

Science - Space

And, before all of viewing happens in the late evening and/or early morning, check out the website http://spaceweather.com for more details of the event.

The Eta Aquariids are named as such because their radiant (the point where the meteors appear to originate from) appears to lie in the constellation Aquarius.

The radiant is very near to the very bright star Eta Aquarii.

For sky maps and even more information, check out the SpaceWeather.com article “The eta Aquarid Meteor Shower.”

For additional information, maps, and history of the Aquarid Meteor Shower, please go to the MeteorsOnline.com article “Observing the Eta Aquarids.”

If you miss them on May 6th, don’t worry because you’ll be able to see them through May 12, 2009.

A Brief History of Halley's Comet has been written by Ian Ridpath.

Enjoy the skygazing!