Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower begins this week, peaking in summer before Perseids.

Meteor activity peaks in summer, with the Southern Delta Aquariid (SDA) shower set to begin this week before the Perseid shower in August. Aquarius, a large dim constellation representing a boy pouring a beverage, is home to the SDA meteors. The streaming point is near Saturn, and Aquarius reaches its highest altitude in the southern sky around 3am local time, making it an ideal time for watching meteors.

July 27, 2024
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