Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower

The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to peak early Tuesday morning with meteors flying into Earth's atmosphere at speeds of 40.7 miles per second, originating from Halley's Comet debris. Northern Hemisphere may see 10 to 20 meteors per hour, while those in the Southern Hemisphere may see a more active sky. The moon will set by 3 a.m. on May 6, providing ideal dark skies for meteor spotting.

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower in Broomfield, Colorado

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend, with 10 to 30 meteors visible per hour in the Northern Hemisphere. The shower lasts through May 27, and the next big one is the Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower in late July.