The annual alpha Capricornids, the Southern delta Aquariids and the Perseid meteor showers are all currently active

One of the best meteor showers visible to the naked eye has begun in the northern hemisphere, with large fireballs and long wakes of light across the sky able to be seen.

The window for the most sought-after meteor showers of summer officially kicks off as skywatchers await the arrival of the Perseids meteor showers, which are forecasted to be active from July 17 through August 23.