Best time to see Delta Aquariids and Capricornids
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Live Science on MSNSee up to 25 'shooting stars' an hour as Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peakTwo minor meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids — peak overnight on July 29-30, making it a great night for stargazing.
Known as one of the top meteor showers of the year because of its many bright shooting stars, the Perseid shower started producing some meteors on July 17 and will continue to do so through Aug. 23, according to the American Meteor Society.
The Perseids, alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids are all currently active, with the latter two peaking in late July.
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