Lunar eclipse and Eta Aquarids meteor shower to coincide in epic Saturday morning light show
Two space events are set to take place in the sky this weekend, coinciding in the early hours of Saturday morning. A meteor shower will brighten the sky with the debris of Halley’s comet as the full moon is engulfed by the Earth’s shadow in a penumbral eclipse. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower set to light up the cosmos is named after the Aquarius constellation, and made from the debris trail left by Halley’s Comet. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> While we only see Halley’s comet once every 76 years — it is next due for a peek in 2061 — we pass through its debris bi-annually. As we do, the debris hits the Earth’s atmosphere and burns up brightly, creating a stunning sky show that will this year peak in the early hours of Saturday, May 6. During its peak, another celestial event will also be visible from Australia — a penumbral eclipse. ANU astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker told 7NEWS.com.au the convergence of two space events, both visible without tec...