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Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
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Live Science on MSNSee up to 25 'shooting stars' an hour as Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak MondayTwo minor meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids — peak overnight on Monday (July 29-30), making it a great night for stargazing.
The chance to see two or three meteor showers in the night sky all at once is coming up, with a treat coming to the Oklahoma skies in just a few days.
The nighttime skies will be filled with shooting stars in the coming weeks due to the annual Perseid meteor shower.
An astronomical doubleheader will light up the summer sky, bringing the best chance to see shooting stars in months.
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The best time to view the Perseids is between midnight and dawn, according to the society. A good day to view them is Thursday, July 24. That's when the new moon is, according to the Farmers' Almanac. This will make the night skies darker and optimal for stargazing.
The Perseids, alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids are all currently active, with the latter two peaking in late July.