Don’t let the gibbous Moon stop you from taking in the best of this meteor shower.

A crescent Moon and Mars rise above the medieval hill town of Sperlinga in Sicily, Italy, May 5, 2024, as a meteor from the Eta Aquariid shower streaks by. Credit: Dario Giannobile

This week, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to observe the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which peaks on May 5. Although the glare of the Moon will wash out fainter meteors, you’ll still be able to see the brightest meteors this shower has to offer, especially in a dark sky. Good luck!

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How to see the Eta Aquariid meteors — video transcript

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