July 2026 Meteor Activity and First‑Quarter Moon Forecast

Astronomers predict meteor rates for the week of 18‑24 July 2026. Evening observers at mid‑northern latitudes (≈45° N) can expect about three meteors per hour, while tropical southern locations (≈25° S) will see similar rates. Morning observers may see rates near 15‑16 meteors per hour in the same regions. Visibility depends on local weather, light pollution and the moon’s brightness, which will be in its first‑quarter phase on 21 July.

The first‑quarter Moon on 21 July 2026 will be about 53 % illuminated, rising high at sunset and setting around midnight. It will be positioned in the zodiac sign Scorpio and will be roughly 396,800 km from Earth. Clear‑sky conditions will allow the Moon and any observable meteors to be seen throughout the night until sunrise.

These forecasts are intended for dark‑sky observers worldwide and provide guidance on optimal viewing times for both meteors and the Moon during the specified period.