July provides some of the best stargazing opportunities, with significant celestial events including Manhattanhenge sunsets, the Summer Triangle formation, and various meteor showers. Key showers like the Alpha Capricornids and Perseids peak this month, with the latter capable of producing spectacular meteor displays. Notably, a new moon on July 24 will create very dark skies, providing ideal conditions for spotting meteors. Astrophysicist Jackie Faherty highlights the dual astronomical events that define the Northern Hemisphere summer, making July a prime month for enthusiasts and casual observers.
The first meteor shower, Alpha Capricornids, begins July 12 and runs through August 12, with up to five shooting stars per hour during its peak.
This light show is known to produce slow bright fireballs, which makes them easy to spot, complementing the prominent summer triangle of stars.
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