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July 2026 lunar phases, meteor activity and Moon commemor
Overview
July 2026’s lunar cycle followed the INMET timetable: waning Moon on 7 July, new Moon on 14 July, waxing‑crescent on 21 July and full Moon on 29 July at 11:37 UTC. The Moon reached 34 % illumination on 19 July and 44 % on 20 July, entering first‑quarter on 21 July and appearing in Scorpio around 397 000 km from Earth.
Meteor forecasts for the week of 18‑24 July called for modest activity, with about three meteors per hour after dark in mid‑northern latitudes and similar rates in tropical southern sites. Morning observers could expect 15‑16 meteors per hour. The double shower of the Southern Delta‑Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids peaked on the night of 30–31 July, with up to 25 meteors per hour expected over Germany’s Niedersachsen region and occasional brighter fireballs. Dark‑sky sites such as Lüneburg Heath, the Harz, the Elbe floodplain or the North‑Sea coast were recommended, especially after midnight when the near‑full Moon was low.
The 57th anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on 20 July was marked worldwide, recalling the historic Eagle touchdown, the iconic “one small step” speech and the mission’s scientific legacy. The United Nations observed International Moon Day from 1 July to 31 October, with a flagship celebration in Bogotá and the 2026 theme “One Moon, One Vision, One Future,” emphasizing sustainable, collaborative lunar exploration.
Overall, the month blended precise lunar timing, modest meteor displays, and global reflection on humanity’s Moon heritage.
Timeline
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about 12 hours ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesGuatemala to witness July 2026 Full Moon (Luna del Ciervo)Guatemala will see the Luna del Ciervo full Moon on July 28‑30 2026, while a July 21 horoscope links the quarter Moon in Libra to emotional balance and creative optimism.
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about 15 hours ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesNeil Armstrong’s Moonwalk Marks 55‑Year Anniversary as US‑China Space Race Heats UpNeil Armstrong’s 1969 Moonwalk anniversary is recalled as NASA’s Artemis II plans a return and China ramps up its own lunar program, sparking a new US‑China space race.
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1 day ago
[CULTURE] 8 sourcesUnited Nations International Moon Day commemorated on July 20The UN marks International Moon Day on 20 July, honoring Apollo 11 and promoting worldwide, peaceful lunar exploration with events in Colombia, Italy and beyond.
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1 day ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesJuly 2026 Meteor Activity and First‑Quarter Moon ForecastMeteor rates of 3‑16 per hour are forecast for 18‑24 July 2026, with a 53 % illuminated first‑quarter Moon on 21 July visible after sunset.
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2 days ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesJuly 2026 Moon Phase Schedule PublishedJuly 2026 lunar calendar lists waning (7 Jul), new moon (14 Jul), waxing crescent (21 Jul) and full moon (29 Jul); visibility was 34 % on 19 Jul and 44 % on 20 Jul.
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2 days ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesNiedersachsen Meteor Shower Peaks July 31Two meteor showers – Southern Delta‑Aquariids and Alpha‑Capricornids – peak over Niedersachsen on July 30‑31, offering up to 30 meteors per hour under dark skies.
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3 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 18 sourcesApollo 11 moon landing marks 57th anniversary worldwideApollo 11 landed on the Moon on 20 July 1969, with Armstrong and Aldrin’s historic walk, televised to 600 million people and shaping lunar science for decades.
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4 days ago
[CULTURE] 7 sourcesJuly 2026 Moon Phases and Astrological Forecasts Emphasize VirgoJimena La Torre ties July’s full moon to Virgo, urging personal renewal. The lunar calendar shows a New Moon on 14 July, waxing crescents on 17‑19 July (16‑33 % illumination) and a full moon on 29 July 2026.
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6 days ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesMexico to witness double meteor shower July 30‑31Mexico will see a rare double meteor shower of Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids on July 30‑31 2026, best viewed 02:00‑04:30 local from dark sites despite a full Moon.
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8 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesMoon phase for July 2026: New Moon on July 14, Full Moon on July 29The Moon entered Waxing Crescent on July 15, 2026, after a New Moon on July 14; the next Full Moon is July 29, with the July lunar calendar also showing Waning on July 7 and Crescent on July 21.
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10 days ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesMexico to view Luna de Ciervo full moon and planetary alignment in July 2026Mexico can see the Luna de Ciervo full moon on 28‑29 July 2026 and a Moon‑Mars‑Saturn‑Uranus alignment on the morning of 12 July, with recommended viewing spots and times.
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10 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesİzmir to Host Dual Meteor Showers and Planetary Alignments in Julyİzmir will see dual meteor showers (Southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids) on 30‑31 July, plus Venus‑crescent Moon, Moon‑Mars‑Pleiades alignment, and a full “Geyik” moon, with recommended dark‑sky view
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12 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBrazil's July 2026 Moon Phase CalendarBrazil's July 2026 lunar calendar shows a waning Moon on July 9‑10, with a New Moon on July 14 at 06:43 BRT; observers are advised to view the dimmercury sky for telescopic detail.
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14 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesWaning Moon phase observed across Brazil on July 7‑9, 2026Brazil’s INMET reports the Moon entered the waning quarter on 7 July 2026, continues waning through 9 July, and will become a New Moon on 14 July 2026.
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15 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesJuly 2026 Astronomical Highlights: Waning Moon, Earth’s Aphelion and Meteor ShowerJuly 2026 will see the Moon in waning quarter on July 7, Earth’s aphelion on July 6, the 57th Apollo 11 anniversary on July 20, and a peak Delta Aquariids meteor shower on July 30.
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16 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBrazil lunar calendar shows full moon on July 5, 2026INMET lists a full moon on July 5‑6 2026, waning Moon on July 7, new Moon on July 14, waxing crescent on July 21 and another full Moon on July 29 in Brazil.
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17 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesJuly 2026 Moon Phase and Meteor Activity ForecastThe Moon will be waning‑gibbous on July 5‑6 2026 (75 %‑66 % illuminated) ahead of a full Moon on July 29, while meteor rates of up to 8 per hour are forecast for July 4‑10, with the Alpha Capricornids active.
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19 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBitlis, Turkey witnesses simultaneous moonset and sunriseOn 2 July 2026, Bitlis, Turkey saw the full moon set as the Sun rose, a rare spectacle captured by Dr Cihan Önen and praised by locals and experts.
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26 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMercury and Jupiter visible in Brazil's western sky on June 25Mercury and Jupiter will appear close together over Brazil’s western horizon on June 25, visible for 30‑50 minutes after sunset; astronomer Marcos Calil notes it’s a last easy chance this year.
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27 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesWaxing Gibbous Moon Shines Across June 2026The Moon is in a Waxing Gibbous phase in late June 2026, at about 83 % illumination on 25 June and set to become full on 29 June.
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30 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBrazilian guides outline lunar phases and prosperity ritualsBrazilian sources describe prosperity rituals linked to the Crescent Moon and outline the Moon's Waxing Gibbous phase on 23 June 2026, noting the upcoming full moon on 29 June.
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesFirst Quarter Moon visible on June 21June 21 marks the Moon's First Quarter, about 54 % lit, with key features visible; the next full Moon is June 29.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesCrescent Moon phase begins on June 21, 2026, marking a period of growthThe Moon entered the Crescent phase on June 21, 2026 (≈50 % illumination), following the June 14 New Moon and leading up to the June 29 Full Moon, a period associated with growth and project development.
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesVenus occulted by Moon during rare planetary alignmentA rare lunar occultation of Venus, part of a planetary alignment, was visible on 17‑18 March in Brazil and Georgia, drawing global media coverage and a live YouTube broadcast.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBrazil's new moon rises before national football matchBrazil's football team plays under a new moon on June 19, 2026; astrologers link the phase to new beginnings as the Moon moves into a waxing crescent.
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesWaxing Crescent Moon brightens over June 18‑19 as illumination climbsThe Moon’s waxing crescent grew from 23 % illumination on June 18 to 33 % on June 19; the next full Moon is expected on June 29.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 19 sourcesBrazil witnesses rare planetary alignment of Moon with Venus, Jupiter and MercuryA rare lunar‑planet alignment featuring Venus, Jupiter and Mercury was visible to the naked eye across Brazil on June 17‑19 2026, with experts noting its rarity and offering a live‑stream on June 20.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTurkey witnesses rare Moon‑Venus‑Jupiter alignment in Bitlis and VizeIn mid‑June 2026, Turkey's Bitlis saw a Moon‑Venus‑Jupiter alignment while Kırklareli's Vize displayed a Moon‑Venus pairing, drawing public attention and social‑media photos.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 8 sourcesMoon‑Venus alignment creates Turkish‑flag silhouette across Turkish skiesA rare moon‑Venus conjunction in mid‑June lit up skies over Turkey, producing a silhouette resembling the Turkish flag and sparking social‑media excitement.
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesMoon Phase June 17: Waxing Crescent Visible Across the SkyJune 17’s Moon is a 14 % waxing crescent after the New Moon, with Mare Fecunditatis, Crisium and Endymion crater visible; the next Full Moon is June 29.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBlue Moon over Sounion creates stunning night view in GreeceA second full moon of May‑June lit up Sounion, Greece, providing a rare night‑time display; “blue moon” refers to its timing, not colour.
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesGlobal Blue Moon Micromoon Lights Up Landmarks WorldwideA rare Blue Moon‑micromoon on May 31 2026, the year’s smallest full moon, illuminated landmarks worldwide from Greece’s Temple of Poseidon to New York’s Statue of Liberty, with photos shared globally; next such
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesBlue Moon lights up skies in India and PakistanA second full Moon in May 2026, called a “Blue Moon,” lit up skies across India and Pakistan, prompting public gatherings and expert explanations of the term and its micromoon nature.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesGreece to see rare Blue Moon on May 31, 2026A rare Blue Moon, the second full moon in May, will be visible across Greece on 31 May 2026, peaking at 11:45 PM with the moon rising in Athens at 21:14.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesIndia and Bangladesh witness rare Blue Moon on May 31 2026A rare Blue Moon occurs on May 31 2026, appearing smaller and orange‑red, visible in India and Bangladesh between 6:30‑7:30 p.m., and is tied to cultural rituals.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesBlue Moon visible Sunday across the AmericasA Blue Moon, the second full Moon in May 2024, will appear Sunday night worldwide, coinciding with a microluna that makes it slightly smaller and dimmer; next such event won’t occur until Dec 2028.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBlue Moon appears over Vietnam on May 31, 2026A Blue Moon, also a micromoon, will be visible over Vietnam on May 31, 2026, the smallest full moon of the year and first such event until 2053.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesRare Blue Microluna and Antares Alignment Visible on May 31, 2026A rare ‘blue microluna’—a second full moon at apogee—will appear on 31 May 2026, looking up to 14 % smaller, visible in the Southern Hemisphere, with Antares briefly hidden.
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 169 sourcesRare Blue Moon and Micro Moon Align Tonight, Not Seen Again Until 2053A rare Blue Moon and Micro Moon coincide on 31 May 2026, creating the smallest full moon of the year; the next similar alignment won’t happen until 2053.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBlue Moon to Appear on May 31 2026A second full moon in May 2026, known as a blue moon, will appear on May 31. It will be a micromoon—about 6 % smaller and 10 % darker—the smallest full moon of the year; the last blue moon was August 2024.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesPoland to Witness Rare Blue Moon on May 31, 2026Poland will see a rare Blue Moon on May 31 2026, the second full moon of the month and a micro‑moon due to apogee, visible after sunset nationwide.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 11 sourcesBlue Moon on May 31, 2026 Fuels Astrological Forecasts for Zodiac SignsThe May 31, 2026 blue Moon in Sagittarius drives forecasts of financial boosts for Taurus, Leo and Capricorn, intense emotions for Gemini, Sagittarius, Aries and Pisces, and a €129 million EuroMillions jackpot
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 16 sourcesMay 31, 2026 Blue Moon and Micromoon seen across Europe, UK viewing sitesThe May 31, 2026 Blue Moon, also a micromoon, will be visible across Europe; Northumberland National Park is a top UK viewing spot.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesBlue Moon shines on May 31, 2026, with planets visible across EuropeA rare Blue Moon on 31 May 2026, the second full moon of the month, will be visible worldwide and accompanied by Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn; astrologers note its symbolic significance.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBlue Moon visible over Poland on May 31, 2026The May 31 2026 Blue Moon, a rare second full moon of the month, will appear as a small “micro‑moon” over Poland, rising low after sunset.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBlue Moon Visible Over Brazil This WeekendA second full Moon, called a Blue Moon, will appear on May 31 2026, visible in Brazil under clear, dark skies.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBlue Moon on May 31, 2026 sparks astrological resets and emotional upheavalsThe May 31 2026 Blue Moon, occurring once every 2‑3 years, is linked by astrologers to major personal resets and emotional intensity, while scientists say it has no proven effect.
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesWaxing Gibbous Moon to Shine at 69% on May 25, 2026The Moon will be 69% illuminated in a waxing gibbous phase on May 25, 2026; the next full Moon follows on May 31.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesFirst Quarter Moon illuminates half of lunar surface on May 22‑23NASA reports the Moon is in First Quarter on May 22‑23, with about half its surface illuminated and notable lunar landmarks visible.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesWaxing Crescent Moon reaches 27% illumination on May 21May 21's Moon is a 27% waxing crescent; the next full moon arrives on May 31.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesWaxing Crescent Moon visible on May 20 with 17% illuminationMay 20’s Moon is a 17% waxing crescent; features like Mare Crisium become visible.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesItaly's night sky dazzles with Moon, Venus and Jupiter conjunctionA crescent Moon aligned with Venus and Jupiter lit up Italy’s night sky on May 19‑20, drawing photographers and sky‑watchers.
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2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesMilky Way Photography Competition Showcases Dark Skies as Venus‑Jupiter Conjunction ApproachesDark‑sky photographers celebrate remote sites as Venus‑Jupiter conjunction and a Blue Moon draw stargazers worldwide.
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2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesMoon and Venus appear together in the western sky on May 18, visible across Brazil and beyondMoon and Venus will appear close together in the western sky after sunset on May 18, visible to the naked eye worldwide.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesWaxing Crescent Moon visible on May 18May 18’s Moon is a 3 % waxing crescent, too thin for surface detail; full Moon returns May 31.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesWaning Crescent Moon visible on May 14May 14 shows a waning crescent Moon at 9 % illumination; the next full Moon is on May 31.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesCaserta Planetarium and May 2026 Lunar‑Planet Conjunctions Highlight AstronomyMay 2026 features a Caserta Planetarium event honoring Luigi Smaldone and two lunar‑planet conjunctions (Moon‑Saturn 13 May, Moon‑Mars 15 May).
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMay 2026 Blue Moon and Moon‑Spica Conjunction Highlight AstronomyMay 2026 features a Blue Moon in Sagittarius on 31 May and a visible Moon‑Spica conjunction around 30 Apr‑1 May.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesMay 2026 Blue Moon and waning quarter Moon set to shine over EuropeMay 2026 brings a blue moon on 31 May and a waning quarter Moon on 9 May visible across Europe.
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3 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesWaning Gibbous Moon Illuminates 74% of Disk on May 7May 7's waning gibbous Moon will be 74 % lit, showing major lunar features; next full moon on May 31.
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3 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMay Flower Moon lights up skies; New York footage captures eventMay 1, 2026, the full Flower Moon will be visible worldwide, with New York footage of the moonrise.
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