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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The Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Originates from Halley's Comet
This annual meteor shower, visible in late April and early May, occurs when Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley's Comet. The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius.