Astronomical events are happening all the time, even now as you read here somewhere one is happening. Some tiny, some quite flashy like a Super Nova, some occasional events that occur annually like some meteor showers. Some events that are already known and that are part of human history and paralyze the world with their events such as a solar eclipse or the Halley's Comet.
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May Astronomical Events
Meteor shower: Eta Aquáridas (06 and 07)
And the first of the astronomical events of the month of May that can be observed here in Brazil is a meteor shower.The meteor shower Eta Aquarids is an astronomical event associated with Halley's Comet and it has a scheduled time and date, taking place annually between April 19th and May 28th. Although it happens practically for a month, during the 6th and 7th of May is where its peak will take place, with greater observation.
Eta Aquarids, as mentioned, is associated with Halley, but the most correct thing to say is that it is a consequence, since it occurs with the remains left of the comet, which, approaching the planet in its orbit around the Sun, enter the atmosphere and burn. caused the popular” Shooting star“. Its name Eta Aquáridas comes from the radiant whose is located in the constellation of Aquarius.
The Eta Aquarids are considered to have an above average meteor shower, as they are capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour during their peak.
Moon Mercury and Venus Side by Side (23 and 24)
And to close the main astronomical events of the month of May, we will have a “Visit” of stars. On occasion, a certain alignment will give the impression that the Moon, Mercury and Venus are very close to each other. Such an approach will provide many photos of course, and for your observation just look at the horizon looking for the moon. Right after sunset the 3 objects will be glowing in the sky.
