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Look up! The first of two Halley's Comet meteor showers is reaching its peak
The eta Aquariid meteor shower, a dazzling celestial event linked to Halley's Comet, is reaching its peak. This annual spectacle offers stargazers a rare opportunity to witness fragments of the famous comet streaking across the night sky. If you're ready to be amazed, read on to discover when and how to catch this cosmic display.
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Comets, which are composed of ice, frozen gas, dust and rocky material, are believed to be relics of the early solar system.
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Halley’s comet swings near Earth every 75 years. But debris left by the comet leads to two major meteor showers every year including the Eta Aquarids. When this meteor shower lights up the ...
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