2 meteor showers peak this week
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The Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids are due to peak at the same time and may add up to something magical
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNHow to Watch This Week's Stunning Dual Meteor Shower and More Upcoming Celestial Events
The 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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