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Aquarid

Aquarid

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Relating to meteor showers that come from the group of stars called Aquarius, like the Eta and Delta showers
  • adjective
  • /ˈækwərɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : acuarido
  • The Aquarid meteor shower peaks in May.

Examples

  • Scientists observed an Aquarid meteor streaking across the early morning sky.

  • Many photographers captured stunning images of the Aquarid shower during its peak.

  • The Aquarid display was especially bright this year, attracting many stargazers to the countryside.

  • Many stargazers enjoy watching Aquarid meteors.

  • This year's Aquarid meteor shower was more spectacular than ever, with bright meteors lighting up the sky.

  • The Aquarid meteor shower, which occurs every May, is a favorite event for astronomy enthusiasts.

  • During the Aquarid season, many people gather to watch the celestial display in the dark countryside.

Surface Forms

Aquarid positive

Morphology

Aquarid = Aqua (opaque) = Aqua + rid

The term 'Aquarid' is specific to meteor showers and does not transparently relate to the base 'aqua' or 'water' for learners.

Etymology

Aquarid comes from the group of stars Aquarius, whose name contains aqua meaning 'water' and means 'water-bearer'. So Aquarid describes something that is 'from or about the meteor showers that seem to come from that part of the sky'.