Alpha Capricornids meteor shower
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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.
The chance to see two or three meteor showers in the night sky all at once is coming up, with a treat coming to the Oklahoma skies in just a few days.
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Martha Stewart Living on MSNLook Up! A Triple Meteor Shower Spectacle Will Light Up the Late July SkyAccording to NASA, meteor showers (often called shooting stars) are produced when pieces of comet debris heat up and burn as they enter the Earth's atmosphere, resulting in bright bursts of light streaking across the sky.
Without too much interference from moonlight — the waxing moon will be only about a quarter full — the meteors should appear bright and clear in regions
Stargazers are gearing up for not 1, but 3 celestial events heading into the end of the month. Starting on July 7th, this minor meteor shower is known for producing what the American Meteor Society calls “fireballs.
Is tonight a full moon? Here's when and how to watch zooming fireballs in the sky from Perseid meteor shower — this weekend.
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CNET on MSNYou Can See Two Meteor Showers at Once In July's Night Sky. Here's How to Catch a GlimpsePeaking at their full glory on the same day in July are the Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers. Here's when to look up.
The Perseids, alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids are all currently active, with the latter two peaking in late July.