The Delta Aquarids meteor shower will soon light up Earth’s skies. While it’s not the most common meteor shower of the year, it will peak under ideal conditions this year and occur during the same time period as several other meteor showers, including the Perseids.
This year’s Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active from July 18 to August 21, peaking on the night of July 29 to 30. American Meteor SocietyHowever, the peak of this meteor shower is broad, which is good news for skywatchers, because the maximum rate of “shooting stars” from this meteor shower tends to extend over several nights before and after the technical peak date. Also, the meteors in this meteor shower tend to move relatively slowly, making them easier to observe.
