The night sky is set to be illuminated with a spectacular trail of shooting stars this week. Stargazers will be treated to the Eta Aquariids meteor shower illuminating the night sky as the Earth passes through dust leftover from Halley's Comet.
This year, clearer skies and reduced pollution due to the coronavirus pandemic means it may be easier to spot than usual. The meteor shower will see dozens of shooting stars per hour this week - ending at its peak on Tuesday.Here is everything you need to know about the shooting stars.
Eta Aquariids are created from a trail of ancient dust left behind by Halley's Comet and happen every year from the middle of April until the end of May, according to NASA.