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The alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers will peak July 29-30. Here's how to view them in Michigan.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Dust off the telescope and keep your eyes toward the sky; the Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower will be active in the coming days and into the middle of August. It will be mostly visible during its peak toward the end of July as the rate of the meteor shower increases.
Peaking on the same day in July are the Alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids meteor showers.
The Southern Delta Aquariids display happens between July 12 and August 23 and peaks on July 30. Up to 25 meteors an hour may be visible above us. The best time to look for the meteors is just before dawn, when they are at their maximum.
String of summer meteor showers are underway over South Carolina, with the Perseids and Delta Aquariids joining the already active Alpha Capricornids.
The Southern Delta Aquariids move quickly, traveling at speeds of up to 25 miles per second, or 90,000 miles per hour. That’s fast, but not nearly as zippy as other meteor showers, ...
The Southern Delta Aquariids’ radiant is the constellation Aquarius, which will be highest in the sky around 2 a.m. local time. You can use apps to find Aquarius’ exact position in your location.
As the nights grow warmer, stargazers can catch a glimpse of shooting stars—faint but mesmerizing. The cosmic dance kicks of with the Aquariids this week, followed by the famously bright and beautiful Perseid meteor shower.