All you need to know about Delta Aquariids meteor shower

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is an annual event . It is one of the most prominent occurring every year from late July to mid-August

This meteor shower is named after its radiant point, which appears to originate from the constellation Aquarius (the Water Bearer)

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left behind by the comet 96P/Machholz

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left behind by the comet 96P/Machholz

The best time to observe the Delta Aquariids is during the pre-dawn hours, when the radiant point is higher in the sky

It’s worth noting that the Delta Aquariids often coincide with the Perseids meteor shower, another popular and more active meteor shower that occurs in mid-August