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Two Meteor Showers Peak Together Late July as Moonlight Cuts Visibility

Nearly full Buck Moon light will wash out faint meteors and make bright Alpha Capricornid fireballs the most likely sights.

Buck Moon to Peak July 29 at 10:35 a.m. EST

Blue Micromoon to Peak on May 31, 2026

July’s Full Buck Moon Peaks in Capricorn With Powerhouse Planetary Alignments

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights