Muntasir Mahmud Saad

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's how to see fragments of Halley's comet burn up in the atmosphere.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's how to see fragments of Halley's comet burn up in the atmosphere. Get ready for a celestial show! This evening marks the peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular displays of shooting stars this spring. Skywatchers will be able to see fragments of the famous Halley's Comet disintegrate in Earth's atmosphere in a brilliant flash of light. This annual meteor shower is renowned for its fast, bright meteors, some of which leave glowing trails that linger for seconds. If you’ve ever wanted to catch a glimpse of Halley’s Comet—which won’t return until 2061—this is your chance to see its cosmic debris put on a stunning show