How to watch Alpha Capricornids meteor shower in Bucks County in July
The Alpha Capricornids view will peak on the night of July 29 going into July 30 when the moon will be less full, according to the American Meteor Society.
The celestial event is best observed after midnight as some aren't visible prior and before the moon rises, EarthSky reported. Viewers should also seek darker areas away from light pollution.
For darker skies in the Bucks County area publicly accessible at night, head to Lake Nockamixon in Quakertown or Goat Hill Overlook in Lambertville.
The Alpha Capricornids move at a slower pace than other astronomical events. "This shower is not very strong and rarely produces in excess of five shower members per hour," the AMS wrote. "What is notable about this shower is the number of bright fireballs produced during its activity period."
The meteor shower may provide another chance to stargazers expecting a less vivid showing of the typically popular Perseids, which is expected to be less visible than usual during its peak on a nearly full moon on Aug. 11 and 12.
The shower is set to begin July 7 and will continue through Aug. 15. This event can be seen equally on either side of the equator, AMS reported.
Jess Rohan can be reached at jrohan@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Alpha Capricornids meteor shower to peak in late July
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