Technologies

The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Will Peak Monday Night: Here’s How to Watch

Pro stargazers and novice spectators alike will want to get outside on May 5 to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.

There’s going to be a glowing light in the sky between Tuesday and Wednesday as the Earth passes through the cosmic debris of Halley’s comet. The Eta Aquarids shower is the third major meteor shower of the year and is active from mid-April through late May. The densest debris patch, also called the peak, is where we’ll see the most activity. That’s what’s happening across the globe on the night of May 5 and into the morning of May 6.

While the Aquarid meteor showers generally don’t yield the big flashes of light called fireballs, they’re known for their speed and the glowing trails they leave across the sky. According to NASA, these meteors shoot at 40.7 miles per second across the sky. Light trails can last between several seconds to minutes.

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«The Eta Aquarids are a meteor shower that is especially cool because it is fueled by Halley’s Comet,» Emily Rice, associate professor of astrophysics at Macaulay Honors College, told CNET.

Halley’s comet is one of the most famous comets, and passes through the inner solar system every 76 years. Even though Halley’s comet is nowhere near Earth right now, it leaves its mark with the meteor showers born from the trail of dust the comet leaves in its orbital stream.

Back in 1986, when the comet last swung through the inner solar system, it lost about 1/1,000th of its mass. Rice said that the dust trail crosses Earth’s orbit twice, which gives us two yearly meteor showers: the Eta Aquarid shower and the Orionid shower in October.

The Eta Aquarid shower is your last chance to see any meteors for a few months. The next one will be in late July.

How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower

The Eta Aquarid shower can be seen anywhere around the world, as long as you aren’t at extreme northern or southern latitudes. The southern hemisphere gets the best views because the Eta Aquarids will be higher in the sky. Northern Hemisphere dwellers should expect to see «earthgrazers,» or long meteors near the horizon that look to skim the surface of the Earth.

«The shower is expected to peak at about 50 meteors an hour,» Rice said. Which means you’ll be waiting between meteor appearances. The longer you’re outside and the darker the sky is, the more you’ll see.

Stay away from lights, if you can

As with any meteor shower, you’ll get the best view at night, between midnight and dawn, when there is the least light. You’ll want to go to a location without much light from buildings or street lights.

According to the American Meteor Society, the circumstances for seeing the Eta Aquarid shower are excellent because the first quarter moon will set long before the radiant rises. The radiant is where the shower appears to originate from. In the case of the Eta Aquarid shower, that’s the Aquarius constellation, so that’s a good place to start looking.

«The constellation of Aquarius won’t be visible in the night sky until after midnight, so this is a meteor shower for night owls or early birds,» Rice added.

You won’t step out of your door and see them

You don’t need a flashy camera or special equipment to watch a meteor shower. However, you shouldn’t expect to step outside and see it immediately. Your eyes need time to adjust to the darkness. So bring a blanket, chair or just lie in the grass, and get comfortable. Rice said that it will take about 20 to 30 minutes for your eyes to adapt and the meteors to appear.

The shower will peak Monday night though Rice said that we could potentially see meteors from Halley’s comet for two to three weeks after the peak.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im