Two minor meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids — peak overnight on July 29-30, making it a great night for stargazing.

Pluto reaches opposition and the Moon waxes to First Quarter as shooting stars streak through the sky this week.

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.

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

Three different meteor showers are happening at the same time this month, giving skywatchers plenty of chances to spend their summer nights looking for shooting stars.

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.

Get ready for a celestial treat. Two meteor showers, Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, will peak on July 29-30. The Southern Delta Aqua