Police have revealed how Leat used to identify "star pupils" and shower them with gifts before abusing them in one-to-one reading sessions.

BBC: Somerset sex abuse teacher Nigel Leat 'extremely devious'

Indeed, they seem to originate near the bright star Delta Aquarius (in the constellation Aquarius), which is how the shower got its name.

MSN: Time for your weekend shower �� of meteors, that is