2 meteor showers will overlap this week, creating spectacular displays — here's how to watch

The end of July marks a spectacular cosmic event when two meteor showers, the Delta Aquariids and the Perseids, will grace the night sky at the same time.

The Delta Aquariid meteor shower has been ongoing since July 12 and will continue until Aug. 23, but it is now entering its peak, when the highest concentration of meteors will be visible. In the right conditions, stargazers may be able to spot up to 20 meteors per hour.

Coinciding with the Delta Aquariid peak is the Perseid meteor shower, widely considered to be the best meteor shower of the year because of the brightness and speed of the meteors. Perseid meteors often leave long “wakes,” or trails of light and color, behind them, making for a spectacular show. It’s also one of the most prolific meteor showers, producing as many as 100 meteors per hour during its peak.

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