Meteor shower to light up the sky from midnight

Summary

Delta Aquariids meteor shower to peak on Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars per hour
Best viewing opportunities between midnight and dawn above the southern horizon
Comet 96P/Machholz identified as probable source of meteor shower
Cometary debris creates the trail of shooting stars visible in the night sky

Meteor shower to light up the sky from midnight – here’s how to see it