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Josh Salisbury

Eta Aquariids: Meteor shower to light up skies of London this week

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The stunning Eta Aquariid meteor shower will appear low in the sky
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Up to 50 shooting stars an hour could light up the skies above London this week when the Eta Aquariids meteor shower reaches its peak.

The shower is set to peak between midnight and dawn on Friday, May 6.

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