People in Qatar and other northern countries can see a beautiful meteor shower tonight. It is called the Eta Aquarids. It will peak on the night of Monday, May 5, 2025, and continue until the early hours of Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The Qatari Calendar House (QCH) shared the news on Sunday.
Dr. Bashir Marzouk, an astronomer at QCH, said that it is very special. Up to 50 meteors will be visible every hour. The meteor shower occurs every year from April 19 to May 28. The best time to see it is on May 5.
The meteors come from Comet Halley. As the Earth moves through the dust from the comet, we see bright lights in the sky. Dr. Marzouk explained that these lights are easy to see without binoculars.
He said that the best time to see them is from midnight to dawn. People should look to the southeast sky. It is best to view from a dark location away from city lights.
Dr. Marzouk also said that people can take photos using digital cameras. Long exposure settings will help capture the meteors. This is a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy a wonderful sky show.
