This month stargazers are in for a spectacular treat as the Delta Aquarid meteor shower returns.


It is an average shower which runs annually from July 12 to August 23.

But it is set to peak later on this month - and Coventry and Warwickshire stargazers will be excited.

When will it peak?

he Delta Aquarid runs for about six weeks but will be most visible between July 27 and 28.

The moon will set before midnight and the best viewing times are between 2am and 3am on both days.

Astronomy website said: "An hour or two before dawn usually presents the most favourable view of the Delta Aquariids.

At the shower’s peak in late July 2017, the rather faint Delta Aquarid meteors will not have to contend with moonlight, as the waxing crescent moon will set before the midnight hour.

"But by early August, the waxing gibbous moon will definitely intrude.

"Best seen in the wee hours before dawn in late July."

The annual shower will display as many as 10-20 shooting stars per hour.

How can I see it?

Choose a dark location away from street lights and give your eyes at least 20 minutes to adjust to the night's sky.

Look up at a height around two-thirds up in the sky in any direction and keep an eye out for the shower's radiant light.

You will not need a telescope or any other specialist equipment to see it.