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The Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower Has Two Branches
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The Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower Has Two Branches

The Southern Delta Aquariids are active from mid-July to mid-August, peaking around July 28-29. A weaker Northern branch also exists, and both are thought to originate from the breakup of a comet.

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March 28, 2026
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