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Southern Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids meteor showers peak this week
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids, will peak consecutively from July 28 to 31, offering a celestial spectacle for skywatchers.
- The Southern Delta Aquariids, active from mid-July to late August, peak on July 28-29 with up to 15 meteors per hour, though visibility may be affected by a waxing gibbous moon.
- The Alpha Capricornids peak on July 30-31 and produce fewer meteors (around five per hour) but feature bright fireballs, visible from both hemispheres.
- Both showers are best viewed under clear, dark skies away from light pollution, with experts recommending about 30 minutes for eyes to adapt to the darkness.
- The Southern Delta Aquariids are more prominent in the Southern Hemisphere, while the Alpha Capricornids can be seen globally, with optimal viewing starting around 10 P.M. until dawn.
