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Meteor showers fill night sky
Two meteor showers, the Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids, will peak and almost cross paths for a spectacular show between July 29-30.
Published July 29, 2024 at 4:31am by Anthony Robledo
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Two meteor showers will peak tue nite (July 29-30) according to the American Meteor Society. Best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere/southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere.
Viewing tips:
- After midnight
- Best observed from the southern tropics
- Look south/southwest if the moon is above the horizon
- Medium-speed meteors w/ some bright fireballs
Deets on the dual showers:
"These are usually faint meteors [...]" - AMS
Teaser for the Perseids, the year's most popular shower, peaking Aug 11-12.
Read more: Back-to-back meteor showers this week How to watch Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids