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Top astronomy events for July 2024
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From a cosmic showcase of the Milky Way to a back-to-back meteor shower, here are the top astronomy events for July 2024.
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Summer is the best time to catch the center of the Milky Way.
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During the summer, Earth is facing the galactic core of our home galaxy.
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The best time to view the Milky Way this month will be on July 5th, during the new moon.
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Right after celebrating fireworks for the 4th of July, you can bask under the glow of
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our home galaxy.
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On July 21st, the Thunder Moon will rise.
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It is appropriately nicknamed the Thunder Moon due to stormy weather being more prevalent
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around this time of year.
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Additionally, it is also known as the Buck Moon, the Berry Moon, and the Salmon Moon.
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Lastly, July 29th through July 31st, during the nighttime hours, get ready for back-to-back
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meteor showers.
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The peak of the southern Delta Aquarids and the peak of the Alpha Capricornids.
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Together, the meteor showers combine to produce about 20 meteors per hour for three nights.
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Reporting for AccuWeather, I'm Melissa Constanzer.
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