Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aquarids
noun
/ˈkwɔːr.ɪdz/
Definition
The Aquarids are a meteor shower associated with the debris of Halley’s Comet.
Examples
- The Aquarids are best observed in the early hours before dawn.
- This year, the Aquarids peaked with about 25 meteors per hour.
- Many people gather during the Aquarids to witness the celestial show.
Meaning
A meteor shower that occurs annually, producing shooting stars that appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius.
Synonyms
- meteor shower
- shooting stars
