Global meteor showers to end July

Two meteor showers will reach a peak as we close the book on July. And, the meteors these showers produce can be seen globally.

Both meteor showers have a radiance in the Southern sky. The meteors will radiate outward across the entire sky. The radiant is highest in the sky late at night. This will make predawn viewing this week much better than evening, especially since the evening hours will be flooded with bright moonlight.

Both showers will reach a peak tonight, but the peak isn't very important. The two showers are expected to combine for about 15-20 meteors per hour through the end of the week (after midnight, evening rates will be lower).

Viewing Conditions

Europe

Asia

Australia

South America

This meteor shower will get us warmed up for the Perseids which are just around the corner. This year's Perseids will produce 50-75 meteors per hour on the peak night! This number is down slightly from the normal 100+ because moonlight will be a factor. Keep checking back for the latest viewing conditions for the upcoming meteor showers! Thanks for reading. Just look up; you never know what you will see!

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