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It’s summer meteor time! The Delta Aquariid meteors ramble across the sky for weeks from late July through early August. They blend in with the famous Perseid meteor show that will peak around the morning of August 12, 2024.

When is the next meteor shower? Click here for EarthSky’s meteor shower guide

So, how can you optimize your chances of seeing a great meteor display? Follow the tips below.

View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Jason Dain in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, captured this Geminid meteor and its reflection in the water. He wrote: “I was out watching for the aurora. I had a 2nd camera running some star trails, and managed to capture this fireball streaking across the sky.” We are so grateful for those 2 cameras! Thank you, Jason. Read our tips for watching meteor showers below.

1. Know the peak time

Meteor showers generally happen over many days as Earth encounters a wide …

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