2 meteor showers peak this week
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Viewers will find three active meteor showers from late July into mid August according to the American Meteor Society.
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers peak over northern Oklahoma this week, with the best viewing overnight into early Wednesday morning. Clear skies and minimal moonlight will offer ideal conditions to view some meteors.
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