The phenomenon is caused by the Sun illuminating dust in the solar system's equatorial plane. Having the Moon out of the way will help, but a dark sky location is also needed for the delicate triangle of light to show. 2/2

The N'ern one reaches its maximum tonight with the radiant just SW of the Pleiades in Taurus. Luna's glare will interfere however, the debris from Comet 2P/Encke includes pebbles as well as dust grains and these produce the dramatic fireballs which will still be visible 2/2

from a dark sky location. May Aquarids and October Orionids share the same famous parent: Halley’s Comet. In May Earth encounters dust shed by the comet on its outward path, while tonight we will cross Halley’s inbound track. 2/2

The effect is subtle, but dramatic, as sunlight reflecting off dust particles in the equatorial plane of the solar system creates the phenomenon. 2/2

Saturn. If the Moon appears a big larger than usual, she is, since she’ll reach perigee, the closest point in her orbit to the Earth tomorrow. As well this is Harvest Moon night! 2/2