Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2017

Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2017

The Southern Delta Aquariids is a strong shower best seen from the southern tropics. North of the equator, the radiant is located low in the southern sky - rates will be less than if seen from further south. This shower produces good rates for about a week centered on the night of maximum. These meteors are usually faint and lack persistent trains; few fireballs can be expected. Peak: July 29-30 Active from: July 21st to August 23rd Radiant: 22:40 -16.4° (see image above) Hourly Rate: 16 Velocity: 26 miles/sec (medium - 42km/sec) Parent Object: P/2008 Y12 The moon will be a waxing crescent, setting rising shortly after midnight. Source: American Meteor Society … Continue reading →

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