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Alpha Capricornids

Full Sturgeon Moon Dims Perseid Meteor Shower Peak by 75%

Observers should focus on nights just before and after the Aug. 12–13 peak to avoid the bright Sturgeon Moon.

Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower to Span July 12–August 23

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights

Spectacular Celestial Events to Light Up the Night Sky This Week

Rare Double Meteor Shower to Illuminate Night Skies Next Week

Double Meteor Showers to Illuminate Night Skies Next Week

NASA Highlights July's Celestial Events: Planetary Alignments and Star Clusters