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Buck Moon Peaks, Southern Delta & Alpha Meteor Showers Shine

7/23/2026

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The Buck Moon peaks on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:36 a.m. ET, nine days after the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 anniversary.
Mercury stays in retrograde until July 23, a period some mark for personal reflection.
The Southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers peak on the full-moon night, producing the most meteors.
Perseids will not peak until August, so the full moon’s brightness will barely affect viewing.

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Story summary

The Buck Moon peaks on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:36 a.m. ET, nine days after the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 anniversary.
Mercury stays in retrograde until July 23, a period some mark for personal reflection.
The Southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers peak on the full-moon night, producing the most meteors.
Perseids will not peak until August, so the full moon’s brightness will barely affect viewing.