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May 02 2025SCIENCE

Seeing Halley's Comet's Leftovers: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Halley's Comet is famous for its rare visits to Earth, appearing only once every 75 years. But here's a cool fact: its debris causes two big meteor showers each year, including the Eta Aquarids. These meteors are speedy, zipping through the sky at incredible speeds. During the peak of the Eta Aquar

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Oct 20 2024SCIENCE

Catch the Orionid Meteor Shower: A Guide for Stargazers

Halley's comet, on its 76-year journey around the sun, left a trail of debris that creates an annual meteor shower called the Orionid meteor shower. This celestial event peaks on Sunday night and Monday, offering a great chance to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour. The best viewing time is after midnigh

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