Eta Aquarids meteor shower 2020: 9 must-see photos captured by skygazers

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By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaked early Tuesday, offering stunning light displays.

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Skygazers flocked to social media to share their photos of the celestial event. Here are some of our favorites:

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1. Currumbin, Queensland, Australia

Photo by @simonbeedlephotography, Instagram


2. Casino, New South Wales, Australia

Photo by @rhinos_captures, Instagram


3. Flagler Beach, Florida

Photo by @the_backyardphotographer, Instagram


4. Lytham, Lancashire, England

Photo by @jhtierney, Instagram


5. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, California

Photo by @solohikingonmyown, Instagram


6. Kensington Grove, Queensland, Australia

Photo by @brizzypix, Instagram


7. Jamestown, South Australia

Photo by @rjdibs, Instagram


8. The Philippines

Photo by @dariuscfphotography, Instagram


9. Australia

Photo by @jalynphotos, Instagram

Meteor shower lyrids A meteor from the Lyrid meteor shower is seen on April 22, 2020, in Schermbeck, Germany. The peak of another meteor shower, the Eta Aquarids, occurred early Tuesday. (Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)