Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower: Make a Wish ~

On the night of July 28th, Slooh will broadcast live the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower from the Institute of Astrophysics, Canary Islands (IAC) and Prescott Observatory, Arizona. Coverage will begin on Monday, July 28th starting at 7PM PDT / 10PM EDT / 02:00 UTC (7/29) - International Times: goo.gl/f0FoT6

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"It gets that name because the meteors seem to radiate from the constellation Aquarius," explains Kelly Beatty, a senior contributing editor for Sky & Telescope magazine.

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Up to 20 meteors per hour are expected to be seen during the Delta Aquarids meteor shower peak before dawn on Tuesday, July 29, coming from the Aquarius constellation.

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Most of the world can see the Delta Aquarids, with best viewing in the southern hemisphere and northern hemisphere tropics. With clear, dark skies away from city lights, you can see meteors any time after full dark, with peak viewing times in the two hours before dawn (your local time).

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In contrast, the much more active Perseids will suffer during the peak time of Aug. 11-13 due to the full moon's glare. Even though the timing isn't ideal, it's still worth keeping an eye out over the next couple of weeks for meteors emanating from the constellation Perseus in northern skies.

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