Three different meteor showers are happening at the same time this month, giving skywatchers plenty of chances to spend their summer nights looking for shooting stars.The annual alpha Capricornids, the Southern delta Aquariids and the Perseid meteor showers are all currently active,

The Perseid meteor shower has begun with shooting stars and zooming fireballs. Here's where, when, what time, how to watch for best visibility

It's possible — the phenomenon is most visible from the northern hemisphere, according to the American Meteor Society. Its peak is close to the Aug. 9 full moon, so moonlight could affect viewing. The American Meteor Society predicted the moon will be at 84% full at the meteor shower's peak.