The astronomer is difficult to observe the Eta Aquarids meteor shower

The medium-sized meteor shower called Eta Aquarids will peak on May 5-6.

Eta Aquarids meteor shower

According to Mr. Dang Vu Tuan Son, Chairman of Vietnam Young Astronomical Society, this meteor shower at the maximum reaches about 20 meteors every hour.

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The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is centered on the constellation Aquarius , which takes place from April 19 and ends on May 28 every year. However, the maximum time of this meteor shower usually falls on 5-6 May.

The best time to observe some Eta Aquarids meteorites after 12 midnight . At that time, viewers need to turn their eyes to the eastern sky.

People who watch meteor shower do not need eye protection equipment, but need to choose places with wide viewing angles, avoid places with light such as high pressure lights, insecurity . However, the right time to Seeing the Eta Aquarids meteor shower takes place again on the 17-18 lunar calendar, the moonlight will hinder the observer.

In Hanoi these days, the weather is not really convenient when there is a cloud. Moreover, according to the Central Hydrometeorological Center, this night may have showers .

Mr. Hoang Quoc Phuong, Chairman of Hanoi Amateur Astronomical Association said that this small meteor shower will have very low frequency. Moreover, there are many obstacles such as the Hanoi Astronomical Society does not organize for members to observe.