Australia to Witness Two Astronomical Wonders

Australia to Witness Two Astronomical Wonders
Australia, which has just seen off a solar eclipse, will welcome Aquarian meteor showers and a penumbral lunar eclipse in early May.Ye Aung Thu/Getty Images
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Australia, which has just seen off a solar eclipse, will welcome Aquarian meteor showers and a penumbral lunar eclipse in early May.

Aquarian meteors

The annual Aquarian meteor shower will be most active on May 5 and 6, and there may be more meteors than usual in 2023, according to some scientists.

Aquarian meteor shower occurs from April 19 to May 28, with peaks usually around May 5. The best viewing time is between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.