Meteor showers happen when dust from a passing comet or asteroid passes through the Earth's atmosphere. The tiny particles - roughly the size of a grain of sand - vaporise creating visible streaks of light. In the most dense parts of the dust stream more meteors are visible.

Not one, but two meteor showers get underway this week and the celestial light display will continue for the next several weeks. Delta Aquarid Meteor ShowerSign up for our NewslettersThis summer meteor shower tends to be discounted because the Southern Hemisphere gets a better view,