Australia are in for a winter treat over the coming days, with two asteroids showers set to the night sky.
On Wednesday The Southern Delta Aquariids are the third most powerful meteor shower seen in Australia
The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks late this month and this year,
meteor showers both peak around 31 July – and stargazers should head out of the city for the best views
Australia and New Zealand, they are the third-strongest meteor shower of the year
, the peak of both meteor showers falls midweek, on Wednesday 31 July. However, both showers have relatively broad peaks and will produce respectable numbers of meteors for a few days.
If you’re planning a camping trip on the weekend of 27–28 July or 3–4 August, you might still get a decent show, particularly in the early morning hours after midnight