As Delta Aquariids will peak from Wednesday to Thursday, Skywatchers has something to look forward to this week. They may even catch some Alpha Capricornus or the long-awaited Perseus.
Delta Aquariids have been active for a long time, and the meteor activity lasted from July 12 to August 23. Meteor showerThe peak of the American Meteor Association will be July 28-29, but those who want to see it may have already begun to do so, because it can generate “good rates of the week” centered on the peak night (AMS) Say.
Delta Aquariids are said to be the faint meteors best viewed from the southern hemisphere, although they can also Seen at mid-north latitudesThey often lack fireballs and long-lasting trains, and the bright moon, which is 74% full on peak nights, may also be a viewing obstacle.
In other words, astronomical observers may still want to spend time catching up with the meteor shower, because it will also peak on the same night as Alpha Capricornus. According to AMS, “Alpha Capricornus can be observed equally well on both sides of the equator.” Although it is not considered a very intense meteor shower, it produces only about five meteors per hour, but it is known to produce bright fireballs during the event, from July 3 to August 15.
The Aquarius Delta is also considered a “warm-up” to the popular Perseid meteor shower “Old Lunar Calendar” SayIn fact, Perseids are already very active, because their active period is from July 17 to August 26. Therefore, those who watch the sky for the Aquarius Delta may also catch a glimpse of some early Perseid meteors passing through the sky ahead at their maximum on August 11-12.
This means that people watching the sky this week may see meteors from different radiating points. The Aquarius Delta seems to be from Aquarius, and Perseus seems to be from Perseus.
EarthSky points out that, like most meteor showers, the best time to view the Delta Aquariid peak will be after midnight and before dawn in “all time zones in the world.” An important tip for best viewing results is to watch the event in a dark sky, away from bright lights.
Those who will watch the sky from the top of the beloved Perseus in August, when moonlight is no longer an obstacle, may still see some delta Aquarius, because they will still fly by then.
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