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Alpha Aurigid meteor shower peaks Sept 1-2 with modest display

The Alpha Aurigid meteor shower, originating from comet C/1911 N1 (Kiess), will peak on the nights of September 1st and 2nd. This annual event is considered modest, with an expected rate of five to ten meteors per hour under ideal dark sky conditions. While the meteors appear to emanate from the constellation Auriga, they can be seen anywhere in the sky, and observers are advised to use their naked eyes for viewing. AI

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Alpha Aurigid meteor shower peaks Sept 1-2 with modest display

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Here’s The Truth About Tonight’s Alpha Aurigids Meteor Shower

    The Alpha Aurigid meteor shower peaks overnight Sept. 1–2, offering a modest show of just a few meteors per hour. Here’s what to expect, when, and how to watch.