Eta Aquarids: How to see the annual meteor shower?

After an epic total solar eclipse, Earthlings should get ready because another celestial event is about to occur, yahoo news informed of.

Viewers will be treated to the Eta Aquarid meteor shower this weekend, visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres as Earth passes through the remains of Halley’s Comet.

What is the Eta Aquarids meteor shower?

A meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through the path of a comet, causing numerous meteors or small comet debris to form a streak of light in the night sky. It is also known as falling star.

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is named after the Aquarius constellation where the event will occur.

Where can you see Eta Aquarids?

According to reports, shooting stars will be clearest near the equator in the Southern Hemisphere.

However, they will be visible from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, including the United States, today (Sunday), with the best time to view them expected to be during the night.

What do I need to see Eta Aquarids?

There is no need to wear special glasses like in eclipse. However, NASA recommends “lying on your back with your feet facing east and looking up, as far into the sky as possible”.