Stargazers have had a wonderful month of July as several celestial events took place this month. And it is going to be a double delight for star observers as a double meteor shower graces the skies. Two showers the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids take place on the nights of July 28 and July 29, 2019. This will probably be the first time since the Eta Aquarids in early May that shooting stars will be seen across the sky. If you still do not know about the phenomenon we will let you know everything about the dates, timings and also how to watch it. Double Meteor Shower Active Now! Watch Live Streaming of Delta Aquariids 2019 Dazzling The Sky.

What is a Meteor Shower?

Meteors are created by leftover comet particles and bits from the broken asteroids. So, when meteors pass close to the earth, they leave behind trails of dust and other particles. These particles are caught in earth’s gravity and fall towards the surface, burning up as they slope. When you see the shooting star, streak across the sky, you are actually seeing one of those particles burn up in the atmosphere.  World's First Artificial Meteor Shower in 2020? Test Rocket Shot Into Space by Tokyo Based Startup. 

Double Meteor Showers July 2019 Date and Time

Two meteor showers will peak simultaneously on the nights of July 28 and July 29, 2019. Again, the American Meteor Society (AMA) speculate both the Aquariids and Capricornids to grace up the sky on July 29 night to July 30, morning. They have been active since early July, 2019. AccuWeather predicts that both Aquariids and Capricornids should produce 20 to 25 meteors together per hour. It means, you have enough time to enjoy the beautiful event with your family and closed ones. Clear skies are also predicted for most of the central and western U.S., while rain, thunderstorms and clouds will unclear sky across the Great Lakes and parts of Arizona and New Mexico.

When to Watch Meteor Shower in India?

If you miss out meteor showers of July 2019, don’t worry as you will be able to spot some shooting starts in early nights of August. As per timeanddate.com, meteor shower in India will next set its peak from August 13 to August 14, 2019. The rain clouds will probably show some mercy during that time to enjoy the shooting stars.

Witnessing this astral show is something you will remember for a lifetime and it is an amazing opportunity to make good memories with your family and closed ones. No special equipment is needed, only the dark skies away from the city lights.

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