The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will reach its peak.

<p>The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is known for its fast fireballs, which occur as Earth passes through the rubble left by Halley’s Comet.</p><p>Sometimes spelled Eta Aquariid, this shower is most easily seen from the southern tropics. But a lower rate of meteors will also be visible in the Northern Hemisphere close to sunrise. With the moon just a thin sliver in the sky, viewers could witness a strong show this year. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/explain/2024/astronomy-space-calendar/how-to-watch-a-meteor-shower?smid=spacecal"><u>Here's what you need to know about watching meteor showers</u></a><span>.</span></p>