Stargazers Witness the Spectacle: Twin Meteor Showers Light Up the Southern Sky

On the night of 30th July 2025, skywatchers across the Southern Hemisphere are in for a rare treat. Two meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids — will peak on the same night, casting a dazzling display of shooting stars across the winter sky.

For Victorians, this is a perfect excuse to escape the city lights and head for darker skies. Melbourne’s light pollution can obscure all but the brightest meteors, but just a few hours away lies one of the most spectacular vantage points: the Great Ocean Road.

This year’s twin meteor event coincides with a waning gibbous moon, making it even more important to find a dark-sky location. Enter Peterborough, a peaceful coastal village nestled between Port Campbell and Warrnambool. Here, Peterborough House offers the ideal overnight stay for those chasing the stars. Just a short stroll from the ocean and surrounded by minimal artificial light, it's one of the best spots in Victoria to witness this celestial event in comfort.

From about 10pm through to the early hours, expect to see dozens of meteors streak across the sky — some bright and bold thanks to the slower-burning Alpha Capricornids, others fast and graceful from the Delta Aquariids. Bring a blanket, lie back under the stars, and take in the show.

So why not turn a midweek winter night into something unforgettable? Book your stay at Peterborough House, enjoy the serenity of the Great Ocean Road in its off-season glory, and treat yourself to one of nature’s most awe-inspiring performances.