Once every year, Earth passes through a spectacular cosmic trail of debris left behind by Halley’s Comet—and this creates one of the most stunning celestial shows visible from our planet: the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.

This isn’t Halley’s Comet itself streaking through the sky (the comet returns every 76 years, and the next close visit won’t be until 2061), but these meteors are tiny fragments from Halley’s tail that burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, producing brilliant streaks of light across the night sky.

Why is this event so special?

• These meteors are fast and bright, moving at nearly 66 km per second!
• They often leave glowing “trains” that linger for seconds, sometimes minutes.
• This year, the peak nights of May 5th and 6th are expected to be especially clear in many parts of the world—perfect conditions to witness this cosmic “rain of fire.”

Best viewing tips:

• Go to a dark area away from city lights.
• Look eastward after midnight until dawn.
• No telescopes needed—just your eyes and a bit of patience.
• Let your eyes adjust to the dark for about 20–30 minutes.

This event is a reminder of the vast beauty of our universe—a moment to pause, look up, and feel connected to something far greater than ourselves.

Don’t miss this breathtaking moment. The sky is literally putting on a show