Alpha Capricornids is a meteor shower that takes place as early as 7 July and continues until around 15 August. The meteor shower was discovered by Hungarian astronomer Miklos von Konkoly-Thege in 1871. From Wikipedia
Skywatchers should exploit the New Moon window through July 28 for Perseid viewing ahead of the July 30–31 Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid maximum.
