More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The Pegasids Meteor shower and Milky Way at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes of Death Valley in California, on July 9, 2023. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . The summer is generally a low period for stargazing, for the simple reason that there's less darkness to put to use staring at the sky thanks to our longer days and shorter nights.