Undoubtedly, the summer month (in the northern hemisphere) is predominantly for lovers of astronomical events – August. Few phenomena can compete with the grandeur of the Perseids. However, in July we have a small aperitif, also in the form of a shower of stars, with delta aquariums.
Also, as always, we have full moon with a specific name that is not associated with its color, shape or size, but simply with the legends that revolve around it. It’s also helpful to know what day we’ll have a new moon, as it gives us the perfect dark sky to see the dimmest stars.
And there is something very curious that can only be seen in one part of the world, specifically in Manhattan. This phenomenon is known as Manhattanhane, when the sun is right at sunset and coincides with the location of some of the streets of this island in New York.
Star shower marking the astronomical events of July
Like every year in July delta aquarids. This is an average meteor shower, about 20 meteors per hour, coming from the debris of comets. Marsden and Kracht.
She will have a maximum nights of 28 and 29 Julyso that we can enjoy this astronomical event to the fullest New moon. This makes this peak an ideal time to see even those small stars that would otherwise go unnoticed, tearing up the sky.
deer moon
As always, astronomical events include a full moon marked by a legend from Indian tribes. In this case, she is known as Deer Moon. This is because just at this time, the males of these mammals began to grow new horns. This year will July 13 and it will be another moon, not a supermoon or something like that. However, as we always talk about astronomical events, there are no ugly full moons.
Curiosity in Manhattan
This year Manhattanhenge will take place on 12. As you may have guessed, the name is inspired by the famous stonehengemegalithic monument located in England, in which the Sun is combined with stones coinciding with the solstices.
In this case, everything is much more urban, since the action takes place in a part of the city that never sleeps. But beware, this is not something unique to Manhattan. Similar phenomena are observed in cities such as Toronto and Montreal in Canada or Chicago and Baltimore in the USA.
This is a curious astronomical event for those who are there, either because it is their place of residence or because they are passing through a large city. And the rest will have to be satisfied A photo and we continue to look forward to the already close Perseids.
Source: Hiper Textual
