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Buck Moon Peaks July 29; Meteor Showers and Perseids Follow

7/26/2026

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The buck moon will peak at 10:36 a.m. EDT on July 29 2026 in Kentucky and at 15:36 BST in the United Kingdom, with clear skies in central and southern UK.
AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny says the Alpha Capricornid and Southern Delta Aquariid meteor showers will peak July 30-31 2026 and could produce 30 meteors per hour.
The Perseids will peak Aug 12-13 2026 under a new moon on Aug 12 that will provide optimal darkness for viewing.

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The buck moon will peak at 10:36 a.m. EDT on July 29 2026 in Kentucky and at 15:36 BST in the United Kingdom, with clear skies in central and southern UK.
AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny says the Alpha Capricornid and Southern Delta Aquariid meteor showers will peak July 30-31 2026 and could produce 30 meteors per hour.
The Perseids will peak Aug 12-13 2026 under a new moon on Aug 12 that will provide optimal darkness for viewing.