Eta Aquarids meteor shower expected to peak in Singapore on May 6 and 7

For the best chance of spotting a meteor or two, head to open, darker locations such as beaches, parks or reservoirs. PHOTO: ST FILE

Vihanya Rakshika

UPDATED May 02, 2025, 05:52 PM

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SINGAPORE – The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, born from the dusty trail of a comet, is set to make its annual appearance in Singapore’s skies next week, with peak activity expected during the early hours of May 6 and 7.

Skygazers might catch a fleeting glimpse of this cosmic event if the weather holds and light pollution does not stand in the way.

On May 2, the Observatory at Science Centre Singapore said a meteor shower takes place when the Earth passes through a stream of debris left behind by sources such as comets, asteroids or other planets.

These tiny fragments, often no larger than grains of sand, burn up as they collide with Earth’s atmosphere, creating the fast-moving streaks of light called meteors or “shooting stars”.

The Eta Aquarids is an annual meteor shower linked to Comet 1P/Halley, also known as H alley’s Comet.