Mark Your Calendars for a Sky Full of Stars!

Get ready for an extraordinary night under the stars! On July 29 and 30, two stunning meteor showers—the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids—will be lighting up the sky with breathtaking displays of shooting stars.

Southern Delta Aquariids: What to Expect

The Southern Delta Aquariids are the star of the show, promising to unleash about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. This spectacular event runs from July 18 to August 12, with prime viewing from July 24 to July 31. Look for them in the southern sky during the pre-dawn hours, far away from city lights, for the best chance to catch these faint yet beautiful meteor trails.

Alpha Capricornids: A Dazzling Addition

Don’t miss out on the Alpha Capricornids, which will also be visible during this exciting meteor shower weekend. Active from July 12 to August 22, this shower is slow but can produce stunning bright fireballs that outshine any star. To see these dazzling fireballs, aim for the southern sky around midnight to 1 AM during the peak on July 29-30.

How to Catch the Show?

For optimal stargazing, find a dark location with a clear view of the southern horizon and prepare to be amazed. Make this a romantic night out or a perfect date with friends—it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!

What Causes Meteor Showers?

Curious about what creates these stunning celestial displays? As Earth orbits the sun, it passes through trails of debris left by comets and asteroids. When these remnants—like those from the comet 96P/Machholz for the Delta Aquariids and 169P/NEAT for the Capricornids—enter our atmosphere, they burn up, creating the spectacular glowing trails we see as shooting stars. Get ready to be mesmerized!