Get ready – the Perseid meteor shower is just around the corner. The night sky above Australia has been putting on a show this year, with a flurry of interstellar activity on display throughout 2025.

The Alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids start at different times but peak on the same day this month.

Sunday sees the start of summer’s meteor season in the Northern Hemisphere, with the with start of two overlapping showers— the Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids.

As the summer nights settle in, the second half of July is the perfect time to look up at the night sky and witness the spectacle of three of the year’s most anticipated meteor showers. Whether you’re in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere,

The second half of July and the early days of August are the perfect time to get outside and look at the night sky. That's when three of the year's best meteor showers peak, each with their own special idiosyncrasies.