Eta Aquarids are the dust left by Hally’s Comet. Earth passes this stream of dust twice a year. First in May caused the Eta Aquarids and second in October the Orionids. The peak rate is 5-10 per hour for the northern hemisphere and 20-60 per hour for southern hemisphere. The rate maybe lower by a factor of 2 to 3 because of the waning gibbous Moon.
Where and when to look for the meteoroids? As usual, the time to look for meteor shower is best at before dawn. Look east to the constellation Aquarius as the radial point of this meteor shower is near Aquarius. Don’t forget to dress warm and lie on a flat ground with a blanket. 
Facts:
1.Typical Eta Aquarids are as bright as 3th magnitude stars
2.The meteorids hit the earth at the speed of 66 km/s.
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