The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is known for its fast fireballs, which occur as Earth passes through the rubble left by Halley’s comet.

While May 5-6 represents the peak of activity, the Eta Aquarid shower has technically been active since April 20, so make sure you keep an eye on the sky in the run-up to the peak

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 night sky,