The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of May 6. (Image credit: Created in Canva Pro)

Heads up, skywatchers! Don't miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower tonight, as activity peaks in the predawn hours of May 6.

Under ideal conditions, it's possible to see up to 60 meteors per hour when viewing from the Southern Hemisphere, but viewers in the Northern Hemisphere will see significantly fewer due to the Eta Aquarid radiant (the point in the sky the meteors appear to streak from) remaining low above the southeast horizon.

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Where to look

Aquarius constellation position

Right ascension: 23 hours

Declination: -15 degrees

Latitudes: Between 65 and -90 degrees

For observers in the Northern Hemisphere, the Eta Aquarids will appear low on the horizon, emanating from the constellation Aquarius.…