The Aquarids – sometimes spelled as "Aquariids" – first became active April 19 and are due to peak between May 5 and May 6.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is set to peak on the morning of Tuesday, May 6, bringing with it a cosmic light show as ...

Halley’s Comet orbits the Sun, traveling from the outer reaches of the solar system to the inner solar system and back, leaving a trail of debris in its wake. This debris is responsible for the meteor ...

Back in 1986, when the comet last swung through the inner solar system, it lost about 1/1,000th of its mass. Rice said that the dust trail crosses Earth's orbit twice, which gives us two yearly meteor ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, one of the most striking annual celestial events, is expected to peak in May, offering skywatchers the chance to witness dozens of meteors streaking through the ...

This particular meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through the dusty debris trail left by one of the most famous comets of them all: Halley’s Comet. The ETA Aquarids is set to peak in early May ...

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks in May of each year, per NASA. These meteors are specifically known for their speed, and Eta Aquariid meteors can travel about 40.7 miles (65.4 kilometers) per ...

WASHINGTON — A meteor shower from Halley's Comet will light up the night skies with glowing trails this week. The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks early morning on Tuesday, May 6 and will ...

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks May 5-6, but clouds could dampen viewing chances. Here's a look at what to know in Michigan.

Pieces of debris coming from a famous comet are expected to appear fast as they leave glowing trails across the sky early Sunday morning.

The Eta Aquarids, the third major meteor shower of the year, will peak early next week. While it's known for putting on a ...

Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through dusty debris trails left by comets and other space objects as they orbit the sun. The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with ...