In late July, skywatchers are in for a treat: two meteor showers, the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, will peak simultaneously, creating a spectacular celestial display. The showers will be most visible in the Southern Hemisphere and for those in the Northern Hemisphere closer to the equator and away from light pollution.
These meteor showers occur when Earth passes through debris left behind by comets or asteroids. For optimal viewing, head out after midnight before the moon rises and find a dark location. This event might even overlap with the early Perseid meteor shower, known for its impressive display in mid-August.
Earlier this year, the Quadrantids meteor shower, known for its bright fireballs, dazzled viewers with up to 110 shooting stars per hour.