The Eta Aquarids meteor shower brings us something extraordinary – pieces of Halley’s Comet. This famous comet only visits Earth every 76 years. But twice each year, we can see its remnants as meteor showers. The Eta Aquarids in May is our first chance to witness this celestial connection.

Edmund Halley discovered this comet’s pattern in 1705. He showed us how God’s creation follows perfect mathematical designs. The same particles that create these beautiful streaks of light have been part of our solar system since its beginning. They remind us of God’s endless creativity and the magnificent scale of His universe.

The Eta Aquarids are special because they’re best viewed in the pre-dawn hours. This timing gives us a quiet moment for reflection before the world wakes up. The stillness of early morning allows us to focus on God’s presence and listen for His guidance.

Journal Prompts

• What long-term hopes do you carry, like Halley’s Comet carrying its light across decades?
• How has God’s timing surprised you with unexpected blessings?
• What dreams feel distant right now, like a comet far away in space?
• How can you use this moment of quiet reflection to draw closer to God?

<aside> Scripture for Reflection: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” – Psalm 8:3-4

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Take time to write your answers thoughtfully in the peaceful morning hours. Sometimes God speaks most clearly in these quiet moments under His vast sky. Consider how His perfect design includes both things we see daily and rare wonders like this meteor shower.

Think about the patience needed to track a comet across generations. Consider how this relates to your own journey of faith and growth. Remember that just as these meteors briefly light up the sky, we too can shine God’s light in our corner of the world.

Close your journal time with a prayer of thanksgiving. Thank God for creating such wonders in the sky and for giving us the ability to predict and appreciate them. Write down any insights or commitments He places on your heart during this special time.