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meteor showers

2 recorded attention episodes across GB, US.

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Episodes: 2
Verified stories: 1
Regions: GB, US
Coverage signals: 12

Tracked from Jul 27, 2026 through Jul 31, 2026.

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Interactive attention record

Latest episode

WITT Attention Index for meteor showers in GB. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Jul 31, 03:40 UTC	2000+	59.6
Jul 31, 03:50 UTC	2000+	58.6
Jul 31, 04:00 UTC	2000+	58.6
Jul 31, 04:10 UTC	200+	43.6
Jul 31, 04:20 UTC	1000+	67.0

Episode history

ended GB

July 31, 2026

Peak index: 67
Detected: 03:40 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

July 27, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 05:00 UTC
Status: ended

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Verified explanations

ended Science 6 hours ago

A Rare Celestial Clash: Dual Meteor Showers Meet a Brilliant Full Moon

Online attention for meteor showers is surging as the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids reach their peak around July 30-31, 2026. However, this year's display coincides closely with a brilliant full moon on July 29, significantly washing out fainter shooting stars with lunar glare.

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