The two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariid and the Alpha Capricornid, will peak simultaneously in the early morning of July 30.

The annual Delta Aquariid meteor shower will remain active until August 23, with its peak taking place tonight.

The Delta Aquariids mark the start of the summer meteor season in the Northern Hemisphere.

It is one of two meteor showers that converge in the summer, alongside the more famous Perseids, which is set to peak on August 12/13 in the UK.

With these two meteor showers destined to light up skies across Bolton, here are some stargazing destinations in and around Bolton to ensure you get the best view of the spectacle this evening.

If you aren’t prepared to travel, you can always star gaze in your garden or secluded rural area to try and catch a glimpse of the shooting stars.

You can find out the best time to visit at the Go Stargazing website.

Livia Community Woodland

Located in Clifton, this expansive space offers the perfect stargazing spot for those looking to get the best view of the meteor shower.

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According to Go Stargazing, the community woodland area offers respite from surrounding light pollution. As a result, Forestry England has recommended this location as a top spot for stargazing.

The site may require payment for access or parking.

Rivington Road Car Park

For those who prefer to remain in the borough, Rivington Road Car Park offers the perfect place for sky spectators.

Escape the bright lights of Bolton and surrounding areas and stargaze from this accessible car park located a few miles to the West of Belmont.

The Go Stargazing website states that the site has been identified as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Slaidburn Forest in East Lancashire

As a Dark Sky Discovery Site, Slaidburn Forest in East Lancashire provides the perfect backdrop for watching the meteor shower, with minimal light pollution and accessible facilities.

Dark Sky Discovery Sites are recognised by the Dark Sky Discovery Partnership and managed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh.

They refer to places within the UK that are both dark and easily accessible, and where it is possible to observe the spectacle of the Milky Way or the constellations.

Bowland Knotts in the Ribble Valley

This secluded trail with far-reaching views into the night sky is an ideal place for stargazers to settle for an evening of sky watching.

Bowland Knotts is a line of gritstone crags on the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire with Slaidburn on one side and High Bentham on the other (albeit 12 miles apart).

However, this may be more suited to those with experience in navigation. The landscape is unforgiving in poor weather and the route should only be attempted by experienced walkers with strong skills of direction and a detailed map.

Rivington Pike

Although not specifically listed on the website, Rivington Pike is an ideal location for those looking to watch the shower.

Bordering Bolton and Lancashire, the secluded space offers minimal light pollution so that you can focus on the wonderful natural spectacle lighting up the evening skies.