Eta Aquarid meteor shower radiant point

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earthsky.org- 5/4/3, Deborah Byrd

 

The radiant point of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is near the star Eta in the constellation Aquarius the Water Bearer.

 

The radiant point of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is near the star Eta in the constellation Aquarius the Water Bearer

 

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower follows so closely behind April’s Lyrid meteor shower that it tends to be overlooked each year. Don’t overlook it! The shower might be an even better one than the Lyrids since there will be less moon in the sky.

 

Link: Earthsky.com

 

 

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