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Sure, the annual Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks lit up NYC skies just last week, but what if we told you that you could actually watch meteors zipping across the sky this July? Yup, not one but two meteor showers are heading to NYC to dazzle skywatchers this month, and you won’t want to miss it!
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming meteor showers:
What meteor showers will occur?
This month, both the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Perseids meteor showers are set to zip through skies.
When will the meteor showers occur?
The Perseids will begin on Sunday, July 14 and end on Sunday, September 1. The Southern Delta Aquariids begin on Thursday, July 18 and end on Wednesday, August 21.
When will the meteor showers peak?
The Southern Delta Aquariids will peak on July 29-30 with 15 to 20 meteors per hour streaking through the sky at 25 miles per second.
The Perseids will peak on August 11-12, producing 50 to 100 fast, bright meteors per hour zipping through the sky at 37 miles per second. Space.com writes that this is a good year to watch for the Perseids because bright moonlight won’t interfere.
What’s the best way to view the meteor showers?
The best way to view any meteor shower is to lay on your back under a dark sky. That means you’ll want to get as far from city lights as possible, which unfortunately is a hard task in NYC. If you do find yourself in a dark place though (like a park or beach) you do have a chance of seeing them!
Pro tip: Be patient–it may take about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness, making the meteors more visible.