If you've ever looked up at the night sky hoping to catch a shooting star, you're experiencing a meteor shower, and one of the best is happening right now. You'll learn how these celestial fireworks are actually tiny pieces of a famous comet burning up in our atmosphere.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is trending because it's currently at its peak, offering a spectacular celestial display. It's one of two annual showers created by debris from the famous Halley's Comet.
This shower peaks around May 5-6 each year, with optimal viewing in the pre-dawn hours.