Skywatchers are set to enjoy two meteor showers reaching their peak between July 28 and July 31, offering one of the month's best opportunities to observe shooting stars.
According to the report, the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids will be active on consecutive nights as Earth passes through streams of debris left behind by comets.
The report said the Southern Delta Aquariids, produced by Comet 96P/Machholz, are expected to peak on the nights of July 28 and 29, with observers potentially seeing up to 15 meteors per hour under favourable conditions.
Although the meteors are generally faint and moonlight may reduce visibility this year, the shower has occasionally produced stronger-than-expected displays.
According to the report, the best viewing conditions are under dark, clear skies away from artificial lights.
Experts recommend allowing about 30 minutes for eyes to adjust to the darkness and observing with the naked eye rather than using telescopes or binoculars to maximise the field of view.
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