Delta Aquariid, Perseid Meteor Showers Increase In Union City

UNION CITY, CA — If you find yourself gazing at the skies over Union City early some morning, don’t be surprised if you see shooting stars. The Delta Aquariid and Perseid meteor showers ramble along for weeks, and both are active now. A nearly full moon on July 30-31 could make the Delta Aquariids a bust, so plan accordingly if you plan to search the sky for Delta Aquariids meteors, which are known to leave persistent trains of ionized gas that can last for a couple of seconds. Have patience:...