Taipei: The Aquarid meteor shower is now visible in the eastern sky from midnight until dawn over the coming days, as confirmed by the Taipei Astronomical Museum.

According to Focus Taiwan, the meteor shower is expected to reach its peak early Tuesday morning before dawn, with up to 50 meteors expected to be visible per hour. The museum explained that the moon will be in its first quarter and will set before the meteor shower begins, providing favorable viewing conditions with minimal interference from moonlight.

The Taipei Astronomical Museum noted that the meteors are fast-moving and often leave trails that persist for several seconds after they pass. These characteristics make the Aquarid meteor shower a spectacle for astronomy enthusiasts and casual observers alike.