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2 meteor showers peak this week

How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July

The Southern Delta Aquariid and the Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak at the same time — in the early morning of July 30. Without too much interference from moonlight — the waxing moon will be only about a quarter full — the meteors should appear bright and clear in regions away from city lights.

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The Perseids, considered the best meteor shower of the year, are about to begin

The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, according to the American Meteor Society.

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How To Catch Two Meteor Showers Lighting Up US Skies This Week

The optimal period for meteor shower viewing is typically in the predawn hours, when the moon is positioned low in the sky, minimizing its light. The primary challenges to a clear view are competing light sources, whether from a bright moon or artificial urban glow. Therefore, clear, cloudless nights offer the best opportunities.

Double meteor shower sets the stage for annual Perseid meteor shower

A meteor shower visible Tuesday night, including the Alpha Capricornid and Southern Delta Aquariid showers can be spotted with the naked eye. The meteor showers are ...

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Northern Lights Forecast: 8 States Might See The Aurora Borealis Tonight

The possible aurora borealis coincides with the Perseids meteor shower, with hundreds of meteors likely visible in the night ...

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Moon-hitting Asteroid Could Cause Special Meteor Shower

An extraordinary celestial event could unfold in the night sky in less than a decade if an asteroid passing Earth collides with the Moon. The impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 into the lunar surface would ...

Where and When to Watch Meteor Showers in July 2025?

Experience the beauty of meteor showers in July 2025, including Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids. Learn peak ...

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Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis Potentially Viewable From 8 States Tonight

Much of the Upper Midwest is within Sunday night’s viewing range, including North Dakota, parts of Montana, northern ...

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The 2025 Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak tonight. Here's when and ...

The meteors don't usually leave glowing trains behind them, but they can produce occasional bright flashes. Lyrid meteors originated from comet C/1861 G1, which was discovered on April 5, 1861, by ...

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