Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will be reaching its most active period, producing its highest number of meteors during the pre-dawn hours.
Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them. The latest major meteor shower is the Eta Aquarids, which has been active since April 19 and is forecast to continue through May 28,
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a stunning photo of the Lyrids meteor shower from the International Space Station.