The warmer season is synonymous with going to music festivals long afternoons spent in the sun, swimming in swimming pools and much more. However, this is also a good time to observe astronomical events.
Although last year was more intense, with rare phenomena occurring, it’s still worth taking a look at the sky. All you have to do is get away from light pollution.
You also need a bit of luck to see meteor showers and full moons. In other words, that the weather conditions are favorable. In any case, write these moments down in your diary.
Delta Aquáridas
From July 12 to August 23, the Delta Aquáridas will light up the skies of Portugal and other countries in the Northern Hemisphere.
According to meteored” website their peak activity is expected to be on the night of July 31, although they can also be spotted on July 30.
Although it is always an interesting astronomical event, under normal conditions it is not common to observe more than 20 meteors per hour.
Perseids
Unlike the Delta Aquáridas, the Perseids are anything but shy. After all, this is one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events of the year.
This shower of stars began on July 17 and lasts until August 24. However, it peaks on the night of August 12-13.
In this case, with good weather conditions, you can see up to 100 meteors per hour.
Supermoon
Full moons create magical moments of observation and truly fantastic photographs. If you’re passionate about the lunar satellite, then you’ll be pleased to know that a ‘Blue Supermoon’ is coming.
According to starwalk website on August 19, the Sturgeon Full Moon will coincide with the Seasonal Blue Supermoon.
However, not all official denominations recognize this astronomical event as a Supermoon. But we’ll talk about that in another article.
Until then, enjoy these moments to make your summer even more magical!