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These meteors will streak across night skies this July. When to see them in Michigan
The buck moon has come and gone but with two meteor showers set to peak in late July, you'll have another chance to watch Michigan skies light up.
Look up in the night sky later this month to catch a glimpse of the alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids passing over Michigan.
Here's what to know.
When do July 2025's meteor showers peak?
The alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids are set to peak between July 29-30, per the American Meteor Society.
What is a meteor shower?
A meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through a trail of debris left behind by a comet or less commonly an asteroid, according to NASA. The celestial events happen annually or at other intervals, NASA says.
What are the alpha Capricornids?
The alpha Capricornids is an annual meteor shower with low activity, typically producing about five slow-moving meteors per hour, per the American Meteor Society.
The meteor shower began July 12 and will be active through Aug. 12, the society says.
What are the Southern Delta Aquariids?
The Southern Delta Aquariids is an annual meteor shower with faint meteors, typically producing about seven to eight meteors per hour, according to NASA.
This meteor shower started July 18 and will run until Aug. 12, per the American Meteor Society.
Where can you view the meteor showers in Michigan?
Keep an eye on the weather forecast as the peak nears, as clear skies are essential for viewing chances. Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary.
The Alpena area has three Dark Sky Preserves: Rockport State Recreation Area, Thompson's Harbor State Park and Negwegon State Park.
In Mackinaw City, Headlands International Dark Sky Park.
In Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
In Munising, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
In Paradise, the Great Lakes Museum and Whitefish Point Light Station and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
In Port Austin, Port Crescent State Park.
In Clayton, Lake Hudson Recreation Area.
In Carp Lake, Wilderness State Park.
Keweenaw Dark Sky Park in Keweenaw County and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County are international spots. And, finally, the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area is an international sanctuary.
When is the next meteor shower?
The Perseids will peak Aug. 12-13.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Meteors Alpha Capriconids, Southern Delta Aquariids will peak in late July
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