Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU – Stargazers in Wausau and across Marathon County will be treated to a packed week of skywatching opportunities,

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, July 25Pluto reaches opposition at 3 A.M. EDT. Opposition is when objects typically appear at their best, and with no Moon in the sky, observers with large scopes and little light pollution may be able to visually snag the dwarf planet.

In late July, the meteors radiate near the area of Alpha Capricorni, a double star visible to the naked eye. This area of the sky rises in the east at about 8 p.m. Local Daylight Time, but very little activity can be seen at this time because many of the meteors are blocked by the horizon.

Stargazers are gearing up for not 1, but 3 celestial events heading into the end of the month. Starting on July 7th, this minor meteor shower is known for producing what the American Meteor Society calls “fireballs.

An astronomical doubleheader will light up the summer sky, bringing the best chance to see shooting stars in months.

The Perseid, delta Aquariid, and alpha Capricornid meteor showers will put on a crisscrossing display towards the end of July.

The meteor showers will reach peak visibility next week, experts say. Will pesky cloud cover ruin the view? Here's when to keep your eyes on the skies.

The alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers will peak July 29-30. Here's how to view them in Michigan.

The Perseids, alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids are all currently active, with the latter two peaking in late July.