A better bet than the annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Aug. 12, might be two lesser-known showers happening this week. The bright moon may wash out the best part of the Perseids, but two new shows will offer a chance to see meteors up close.
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will reach their peak on July 29-30, producing up to 20-30 meteors per hour. To spot them, head out in the early hours of the morning after midnight and before dawn. Find dark skies with minimal artificial light and give your eyes time to adjust – it can take around 15-30 minutes.
In North America, position yourself for a clear view of the southern sky to see the Southern Delta Aquariids. The Alpha Capricornids are less frequent but produce slow-moving fireballs across the sky. If you miss one, try another day as meteor showers occur over multiple weeks.
Despite the moon’s interference, the Perseid meteor shower will still be worth catching. Next year promises to be an excellent show with predicted hundreds of meteors per hour.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/28/nx-s1-5475208/meteor-shower-perseids-delta-aquariids-alpha-capricornids