The annual Delta Aquariids meteor shower falls in line with a New Moon this year, making this week the perfect time to see shooting stars at their best and brightest, and have great chances at capturing them on camera. Image monitoring experts at Pixsy have put together everything stargazers and amateur astrophotographers need to know.
It covers when, where and how to spot the Delta Aquariids, as well as a checklist of photography tips and the best smartphones for taking starry pics.
Prime time to see the meteors from the UK is from Thursday, July 28, in line with the New Moon (which means the moon won't be visible, so the sky will be ultra dark), until Sunday, 31 July. The best time to view is between midnight and 3am, although it's estimated that they will peak between 2am and 3.30am BST on Saturday, July 30.
