Summer is synonymous with afternoons spent at the beach, dips in swimming pools and fun times at water parks. But at the same time, it’s also one of the best times of the year to observe astronomical phenomena.
If you love looking at the night sky, taking lots of pictures and taking the opportunity to get away from the big city centers and contemplate the beauty of nature in its purest state, then this article is for you.
Delta Aquáridas
Every year around this time, the Delta Aquarids make their presence felt in the skies, showering us with meteors.
Although it’s not the most intense phenomenon for observing shooting stars, it’s always worth taking a look at the firmament at night.
This summer, the Delta Aquáridas runs from July 12 to August 23. However, their peak of activity is just around the corner.
According to information on the Meteored website, its peak will be reached on the night of July 31, but it is expected that it will already be visible on July 30.
Perseids
Contrary to the previous suggestion, the Perseids are not shy at all. What does this mean? Well, they are one of the most eagerly awaited star showers of the year, at least in the Northern Hemisphere.
This astronomical phenomenon began on July 17th and lasts until August 24th. However, its peak of activity is before then, more specifically during the night of August 12-13.
Supermoon
In August, one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical phenomena is undoubtedly the Blue Supermoon.
According to the Starwalk website, on August 19 the ‘traditional’ Sturgeon Full Moon coincides with the Seasonal Blue Supermoon, the first of 2024.
We’ll soon be devoting an article to this astronomical phenomenon, where we’ll explain all the details. Until then, mark your calendars!
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