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Meteor showers to watch in Utah as the Perseids ramp up

Night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way arching over three illuminated red rock formations in a desert landscape. — The Milky Way glows above Balanced Rock in Arches National Park, north of Bluff. Photo: Jon G. Fuller/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The next few weeks may bring a celestial triple feature to Utah's skies.

What's happening: The Alpha Capricornids shower, which is capable of producing fireballs brighter than the stars, peaks Wednesday, according to the American Meteor Society.

So do the Southern Delta Aquariids, which deliver faint but steady meteors best seen around 3am, the society says.
Meanwhile, the Perseid shower, one of the most anticipated showers of the year, is ramping up ahead of its mid-August peak.

State of play: The moon is waxing but still a crescent, and the skies are mostly clear all week.

In Utah, the Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids are best viewed facing south.

How to watch: Find a dark spot and look up.

Don't mess with telescopes. Their narrow field of view and will reduce your chances of seeing meteors, per NASA.
Let your eyes adjust for at least 20–30 minutes, avoid screens or bright lights and be patient.

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Meteor showers to watch in Utah as the Perseids ramp up

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