Double meteor showers peak this week, but the moon may steal the show
The observatory said observers may see up to 25 meteors an hour, though moonlight and city lights could reduce visibility.
- Tomorrow and Thursday, The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower will peak in Singapore, with the Science Centre Observatory confirming the phenomenon will appear on July 29 and 30.
- During the peak, Earth passes through dust and debris left by Comet Machholz Complex, with particles burning up in the atmosphere to create the bright streaks known as 'shooting stars.' The shower draws its name from the constellation Aquarius.
- Ideal viewing occurs between 2am and 5.30am in dark areas away from city lights, with suitable locations including East Coast Park, Changi Beach Park, West Coast Park, Marina Barrage, and the Southern Ridges.
- While no special equipment is needed, viewers should allow 20 minutes to 30 minutes for eyes to adjust to darkness. However, the Moon may obscure some meteors as the peak coincides with the full moon on July 29.
- Observers can see up to 25 meteors an hour under ideal conditions, though actual numbers are usually lower due to light pollution. The next major meteor shower visible from Singapore is the Perseid, peaking around Aug 12 to 13.
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Astronomy enthusiasts can enjoy a beautiful heavenly show this week.
Rare double meteor shower peaks in the night sky this week
Two meteor showers will reach their peak this week, unfolding back-to-back between July 28 and 31. The Southern Delta Aquariids shower will arrive first, reaching their strongest activity between July 28th and 30th, though they’ve been active since mid-July and will keep going until late August. At their maximum strength, they produce about fifteen meteors an hour, all of them appearing to radiate from the constellation Aquarius. The meteors the…
A double meteor shower awaits sky enthusiasts in late July; the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids will peak on the same night. Up to 25 meteors per hour are expected, with particularly striking displays of bright meteors known as "fireballs" in the sky.
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