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Meteor Shower Activity Expected in July: When to Watch
In July, two major meteor showers—the Southern Delta Aquariids and Perseids—will be active from mid- to late July through August, offering skywatchers opportunities to view meteors. The Southern Delta Aquariids peak around July 30-31, producing about 15 to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies, while the Perseids peak on August 12-13, potentially delivering 30 to 50 meteors per hour during optimal conditions. Both showers originate from comets—Comet 96P/Machholz and Comet Swift-Tuttle, respectively. Best viewing occurs outside in dark locations, early pre-dawn hours, with minimal light pollution.
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