The Delta Aquarids meteor shower occurs annually from July 12 to August 23 where 15-20 streaks can be seen every hour at its peak. This year, people in Vietnam are in the perfect spot to catch the cosmic show.
"Vietnam is situated in the area where the Delta Aquarids can be observed and the peak is at dawn on July 30," Dang Duy Tuan, from the HCM City Amateur Astronomers Club told VietNamNet.
For the best views, observers should focus their attention on the lower southern to southeastern sky close to the Aquarius constellation and stay clear of streetlights and central urban areas.
"This year's peak occurs during a new moon, which means dark skies for optimal viewing. Begin looking for these faint meteors after midnight," NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) stated in the Epoch Times report.
"Lie flat on your back and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible. However, looking halfway between the horizon and the zenith, and 45 degrees from the constellation of Aquarius will improve your chances of viewing the Delta Aquarids. In less than 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will begin to see meteors," NASA suggested.
If any Saigoneers are able to snap pictures of the intergalactic fireworks, be sure to let us know!
[VietNamNet // Photo via David Kingham]
