"Stargazers in Oregon Can Expect Dual Meteor Showers on Tuesday Morning"

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Two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, are set to peak early Tuesday in the Willamette Valley, offering residents from Portland to Eugene a chance to see shooting stars. The Southern Delta Aquariids, suspected to be debris from the comet 96P Machholz, can produce around 20 fireballs per hour, while the Alpha Capricornids, made up of particles from the 169P/NEAT comet, are brighter and easier to spot, with the potential for fireballs that outshine the moon. The best time to view the meteor showers is between 2 to 4 a.m., away from city lights and in an elevated area.
Topics:science#alpha-capricornids#astronomy#meteor-showers#perseids#southern-delta-aquariids#willamette-valley
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