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August 2025 Compared to August Months from 1924 to 2024

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Nordés: The Breeze of Galicia

Galicia’s Nordés wind is a seasonal phenomenon, most prominent during the warmer months from April to September. This refreshing breeze offers a welcome respite from the summer heat, bringing a cool and invigorating touch to the region. The Nordés is born from the interplay between Atlantic high-pressure systems and Galicia’s unique coastal topography.

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Perseids Starfall

Perseids starfall from 10 to 20 August. Already next week, starting from August 10, it will be possible to observe the famous Perseids starfall in the night sky. The Perseids are numerous tail particles of the Swift-Tuttle Comet. It last approached the Earth in 1992. The peak of the starfall activity will take place on August 12-13.

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Why Does Fog Appear?

Fog is not just a simple weather phenomenon, it’s a scientific masterpiece. From the scientific point of view, fog is the accumulation of water in the air and the further formation of little condensation products of water vapor. Moreover, the lower the temperature, the more ice crystals are there in the fog instead of water drops.

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July 2025 Compared to July Months from 1924 to 2024

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Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Late July meteor shower — don’t miss it! A meteor shower of Southern Delta Aquarids is expected to get the maximum force in the night sky on July 30. Scientists believe that the number of meteors can reach 25 per hour, and one will be able to observe them with the naked eye, provided the night is cloudless.

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Sunny: The Classic Bright Day

Ah, the classic sunny day—a favorite among beachgoers, picnic enthusiasts, and cats lounging by windows. It’s the kind of day where sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement, they’re a necessity. The sun, being the attention seeker that it is, shines down brilliantly, casting vibrant hues everywhere and making shadows play on the ground.

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Debunking Common Climate Change Myths: Science vs. Misinformation

📚 Table of Contents What are Climate Change Myths? Why Myths Persist The Importance of Scientific Literacy Myth 1: “Climate Change is Just Natural Variation” Myth 2: “Scientists Don’t Agree on Climate Change” Myth 3: “It’s Too Cold Today, So Global Warming Can’t Be Real” Myth 4: “CO2 is Plant Food, So More is Better” Key Takeaways Further Reading 🔍 What are Climate Change Myths?

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World Lightning Capital

Do you know where the “World Lightning Capital” is? To visit it, you will have to go to Venezuela, to the municipality of Catatumbo. It was this area that got the title of the “World Lightning Capital” after the Guinness Book of Records recorded the world’s highest concentration of lightning in this region.

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Meteorological vs Astronomical Summer

Meteorological summer and astronomical summer are two different ways of defining the summer season. Meteorological summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year in a particular region, typically June, July, and August in the northern hemisphere and December, January, and February in the southern hemisphere. This definition is based on the annual temperature cycle and is primarily used by meteorologists and climatologists for weather forecasting and climate analysis.