Meteors from Halley’s Comet Before Dawn May 6th

Meteors from Halley’s Comet – NASA Science

Mark your calendar. On May 6th, Earth will pass through a stream of debris from Halley’s comet, producing a mild but beautiful meteor shower known as the "eta Aquarids."…

The eta Aquarids are best viewed from the southern hemisphere, but there’s something special about them no matter where you live: "Each eta Aquarid meteoroid is a piece of Halley’s Comet doing a kamikaze death dive into the atmosphere," explains NASA astronomer Bill Cooke. "Many people have never seen this famous comet, but on the morning of May 6th they can watch bits of it leave fiery trails across the sky." …

Early risers are in luck, as the best viewing is an hour or two before dawn.

Meteors from Halley’s Comet – NASA Science