Will the moon ruin the Eta Aquarid meteor shower this week? Here's what to know

Find out how moonlight will affect visibility and when the best chance is to catch Eta Aquarid meteors before dawn.

A bright waning gibbous moon may wash out this week's Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak — but early risers could still catch a few shooting stars.

Just before daybreak on Wednesday morning (May 6), is the peak of the annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower.