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Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower to Peak May 5-6 as Earth Crosses Halley’s Debris Trail
Key Takeaways
- The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak overnight on May 5-6, 2026.
- The shower is created by debris left behind by Halley’s Comet.
- Moonlight may make dimmer meteors harder to see this year.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com