Aqauriids and Capricornids peak early next week in double meteor shower madness

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Skywatchers have a treat with the peak of two meteor showers: the Southern Delta Aquariids from Monday night into early Tuesday, and the Alpha Capricornids from late Tuesday to early Wednesday.

The Southern Delta Aquariids began July 18 and will be active through Aug. 21, peaking on the Monday night and early Tuesday. The shower, originating from the debris of a comet, typically produces around 20 meteors per hour at its peak. These meteors are be...