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Heads Up: Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower is Tonight

The best time to watch in the Tewksbury area is between moon set Tuesday evening and early sunrise Wednesday morning.

The Delta Aquarid meteor shower will light up the sky late Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

The Delta Aquarid meteor shower started on July 12 and continues through Aug. 23. The best time to view the 15-25 shooting stars per hour is between moon set Tuesday and early sunrise Wednesday morning the Old Farmer’s Almanac states.

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NASA recommends finding a location with a clear view of the night sky away from city lights. Click here to see where NASA recommends you watch meteor showers in your area.

Watch a live stream of the meteor shower starting at 9 p.m. EST by clicking here.

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