Kentucky’s Summer Sky Events | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Get ready to gaze up at the night sky this summer—Kentucky’s got cosmic treats lined up! The “buck moon” peaks July 29th, glowing full the day before and after, named for deer antlers in full growth. Then, July 30th-31st brings a dazzling double meteor shower: Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids, with up to 30 meteors per hour under perfect skies (though the moon may dim the fainter ones). Don’t miss the Perseids—the most famous meteor shower—peaking Aug 12-13 with a new moon for crystal-clear views. Later, supermoons in November and December, plus Orionids in October and Leonids…