Two meteor showers expected to peak over New Zealand

Monday 28 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 28 Jul 2025, 7:13pm

The Southern delta-Aquarids and alpha-Capricornids are set to peak late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Observers may see between 10 and 20 meteors per hour, though cloudy weather could impact visibility across the country.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 28 Jul 2025, 2:47pm

   Meteor shower spectacular on Tuesday, weather depending (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 28 Jul 2025, 5:27pm

   How to watch Tuesday’s meteor showers as weather forecast threatens to spoil show (opens in new tab)

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3. 1News via RNZMon 28 Jul 2025, 7:13pm

   How to watch Tuesday’s meteor showers — if the weather allows (opens in new tab)