Summer 2024 Night Sky: Perseids, Delta Aquariids, Planets, and Celestial Events

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus visible in night sky
Partial lunar eclipse on September 17
Perseids and Delta Aquariids meteor showers peak in summer 2024
Summer Triangle helps locate celestial objects
Summer 2024 Night Sky: Perseids, Delta Aquariids, Planets, and Celestial Events

Title: Summer 2024 Night Sky: A Guide to Meteors, Planets, and Celestial Events

The summer night sky is a spectacle to behold, with a variety of celestial events that are sure to captivate stargazers. In this article, we will explore some of the most notable phenomena in the night sky during the summer months of 2024.

Meteor Showers: Perseids and Delta Aquariids

The summer season is known for its meteor showers, with two major events taking place in 2024. The Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on the night of August 12-13, is one of the most popular and reliable annual displays. This shower produces around 80-100 meteors per hour at its peak, making it a must-see event for skywatchers. The Delta Aquariids meteor shower, which peaks on July 30-August 1, offers a more modest display of around 20 meteors per hour but is known for its long duration and the presence of bright fireballs.

Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus

Four planets will be visible in the night sky during summer 2024. Mars and Jupiter will be close together in the eastern sky on August 14, making for a stunning conjunction. Saturn will reach opposition on September 8, offering an excellent opportunity to observe its rings and moons through a telescope. Venus, the brightest planet in our solar system, will gradually appear in the west as evening twilight begins by mid-August and climb to a position of prominence in the evening sky for the rest of the year.

The Milky Way: A Luminous Band of Stars

Summer is also an excellent time to observe our home galaxy, the Milky Way. This luminous band of stars traces the star-studded Milky Way, with bright parts arcing majestically overhead as summer wanes to fall. Three bright stars, Vega, Deneb, and Altair, form the Summer Triangle grouping and provide a useful reference point for locating other celestial objects.

Moon: Partial Lunar Eclipse on September 17

The full moon on September 17 will undergo a small partial lunar eclipse, with mid-eclipse occurring at 10:44 p.m. Eastern time in Washington. This event is visible from most of North America and offers an opportunity to observe the subtle changes in the moon's appearance during an eclipse.

Other Celestial Events: Auroras, Star Eclipses, and Blue Moons

Summer 2024 also brings a few rare celestial events. The aurora borealis may be visible from high-latitude locations in the northern hemisphere during summer months. A star eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and a distant star, creating an intriguing interaction between our moon and another celestial body. Lastly, there will be four full moons between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox: Strawberry Moon (July 21), Full Buck Moon (August 19), Full Sturgeon Moon (September 17), and Harvest Moon.


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Five great things to see in the summer night sky

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Geoff Chester Saturday, 22 June 2024 11:00
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    • The Perseid Meteor shower peaks on the evenings of Aug. 11 and 12.
    • Earth passes through debris streams of particles that litter the path of periodic comet Swift-Tuttle during the Perseid Meteor shower.
    • Saturn rises earlier each night in July and August, reaching opposition on Sept. 8.
    • Saturn’s famous rings are now tipped at a small angle to Earth and will appear as two spikes framing the disc of the planet.
    • Mars and Jupiter will be well-placed in the eastern sky for viewing during the Perseids on Aug. 14.
    • Venus will gradually appear in the west as evening twilight begins by mid-August, climbing to a position of prominence in the evening sky for the rest of the year.
    • The Milky Way is a luminous band that traces the star-studded Milky Way, with bright parts arcing majestically overhead as summer wanes to fall.
    • Three bright stars, Vega, Deneb, and Altair, form the Summer Triangle grouping.
    • There will be four full moons between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox: Strawberry Moon (July 21), Full Buck Moon (Aug. 19), Full Sturgeon Moon (Sept. 17), and Harvest Moon.
    • The full moon on Sept. 17 will undergo a small partial lunar eclipse, with mid-eclipse occurring at 10:44 p.m. Eastern time in Washington.
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    The article contains a few informal fallacies and appeals to authority. The author makes an appeal to tradition when discussing the Perseid Meteor Shower and its link to Comet Swift-Tuttle, citing records from 36 AD. Additionally, there is an inflammatory rhetoric in the description of Earth passing through debris streams of particles from a comet discovered in 1862. The author also uses a quote from the Maine Farmer's Almanac to define 'Blue Moon', which is not necessarily accurate as it depends on the context and definitions used. Lastly, there are several instances where the author quotes or references other sources for information.
    • Each year at this time Earth passes through debris streams of particles that litter the path of periodic comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun in a long, looping path every 133 years. Discovered in July 1862 by astronomers Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle...
    • The Perseids are active from mid-July to the end of August. Their name derives from the point in the sky where the shower members seem to radiate from in the constellation of Perseus, which climbs into the northeastern sky after midnight...
    • According to an account in the 1937 edition of the Maine Farmer's Almanac, labels...
    • The more popular definition calls the second full Moon in a calendar month the “Blue Moon.” This last occurred in August 2023.
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Blue Moon, lunar eclipse, fireballs: Your summer stargazing guide is here

The Weather Network Scott Sutherland Thursday, 20 June 2024 09:00
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    • Summer Solstice will occur on June 20, 2024 at 4:51 p.m. EDT
    • Northern Hemisphere will experience summer while Southern Hemisphere will experience winter
    • Perseid meteor shower and Blue Moon both to occur in August
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Aurora, Meteors And A Naked-Eye Star Eclipse: The Summer Night Sky

Forbes Magazine Jamie Carter Friday, 21 June 2024 00:00
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    • Aurora Borealis can be best viewed during summer in the northern hemisphere.
    • Saturn and a waning gibbous moon will have a conjunction on June 27, pre-dawn in the eastern sky.
    • Spica, one of the brightest stars in the summer night sky, will be occulted by the moon on July 13-14.
    • The Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks around July 30 with about 10-20 shooting stars per hour.
    • Mars and Jupiter will appear close together in the eastern sky on August 14.
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Auroras, Star Eclipse, Blue Moon: Spectacular Summer 2024 Night Sky Events You Don't Want to Miss!

The Daily Galaxy Saturday, 22 June 2024 12:30
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    • On June 27, observers in the eastern sky will witness a close conjunction of the waning gibbous moon and Saturn.
    • Saturn will be occulted by the moon for a few hours during this event, visible from eastern Australia and northeastern New Zealand.
    • Mars and Jupiter will also be nearby, adding to the celestial display.
    • The Milky Way can be observed clearly from June to September in the northern hemisphere.
    • Spica in Virgo will be occulted by the moon on July 13-14, visible from North and Central America.
    • The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on July 30-31, offering about 10-20 meteors per hour.
    • The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight from August 12-13, with up to 100 meteors per hour.
    • Mars and Jupiter will appear just a third of a degree apart in the eastern sky on August 14.
    • Saturn will reach opposition on September 8, offering the best time to observe it through a telescope.
    • The full Harvest Moon will be a supermoon on September 17 and undergo a slight partial eclipse.
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Summer 2024 Almanac: Meteors, Tree Fog, and Katydid Romance -

baynature.org Sunday, 23 June 2024 01:25
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    • Harbor seals shed large strips of fur to reveal a sleek new coat underneath during June and July.
    • Western wood-pewees are patient birds that wait for their prey to come by before darting out to snag a meal.
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