The Eta Aquarid meteor shower reaches its peak in early May each year and is notable for its fast-moving meteors.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks early May each year, with meteors known to be fast-moving that leave behind glowing trails.
The meteors travel fast at speeds of roughly 40.7 miles per second when entering the Earth’s atmosphere. They leave behind glowing “trains,” which NASA describes as “incandescent bits of debris in the wake of the meteor” that can last several seconds to minutes.
These meteors are commonly referred to as “shooting stars.”
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