In May, skywatchers were let down after a new meteor shower, the Camelopardalids
, failed to fulfill its stormy expectations and was a bit of a dud. But August could be a redeeming month for fans of cosmic fireworks. The predawn nights from the end of July to mid-August are typically very rich in meteors, and the show has already begun. While August's headliner is of course the Perseid meteor shower, there are also six additional minor showers that will light up the night sky over the next several weeks. Right now, the Delta Aquarid shower is peaking and the Perseids are just beginning to show in sky. You can expect to see roughly 20 meteors an hour for the remainder of the week. The Perseids, on the other hand, could produce up to 100 meteors an hour when they peak from Aug. 12-13. Unfortunately, the moon is full on ...
