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The Sky This Week from July 25 to August 1: See the Southern Delta Aquariids peak

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

Look Up! A Triple Meteor Shower Spectacle Will Light Up the Late July Sky

According to NASA, meteor showers (often called shooting stars) are produced when pieces of comet debris heat up and burn as ...

These 3 meteor showers are happening in late July: What to know

In late July, the meteors radiate near the area of Alpha Capricorni, a double star visible to the naked eye. This area of the ...

Three different meteor showers are happening this month — here's what to know

Three different meteor showers are happening at the same time this month, giving skywatchers plenty of chances to spend their ...

Rare meteor shower duo to peak on the same night next week

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

These meteors will streak across night skies this July. When to see them in Michigan

The alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers will peak July 29-30. Here's how to view them in Michigan.

Night sky to be illuminated with 25 shooting stars per hour next week: Areas, timing, how to watch and more

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

Three meteor showers are currently active. Here's how to see them in Wisconsin

The Perseids, alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids are all currently active, with the latter two peaking in late ...