2 meteor showers peak this week
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The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers peak over northern Oklahoma this week, with the best viewing overnight into early Wednesday morning. Clear skies and minimal moonlight will offer ideal conditions to view some meteors.
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNHow to Watch This Week's Stunning Dual Meteor Shower and More Upcoming Celestial EventsThe night sky has a lot in store this summer. And this week, you can catch a double meteor shower when the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids peak at the same time. The famous Perseids will peak in mid-August,
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The Southern Delta Aquarids are one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the summer. In 2025, its activity extends from July 12 to August 23, but its peak will be in the early