The Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers will peak on July 30, displaying bright meteors visible without significant moonlight interference. Observers can expect to see up to a dozen meteors per hour in dark areas. The Delta Aquariids come from comet 96P/Machholz, while the Alpha Capricornids originate from comet 169P/NEAT. Optimal viewing conditions are during early predawn hours away from city lights, particularly on cloudless nights when the moon is low in the sky, enhancing the visibility of these meteor showers.
The Southern Delta Aquariid and the Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak at the same time in the early morning of July 30, producing up to a dozen visible meteors per hour.
Viewers can expect bright and clear meteors with the waxing moon only about a quarter full, especially in areas away from city lights.
The Delta Aquariids originate from debris of comet 96P/Machholz, and the Alpha Capricornids come from comet 169P/NEAT.
For best viewing, find a spot away from city lights and look skyward during the early predawn hours when the moon is low.
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