August

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August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, August falls in summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, the month falls during winter. In many European countries, August is the holiday month for most workers. Numerous religious holidays occurred during August in ancient Rome. Certain meteor showers take place in August. The Kappa Cygnids occur in August, with yearly dates varying. The Alpha Capricornids meteor shower occurs as early as 10 July and ends around 10 August. The Southern Delta Aquariids occur from mid-July to mid-August, with the peak usually around 28–29 July. The Perseids, a major meteor shower, typically takes place between 17 July and 24 August, with the peak days varying yearly. The star cluster of Messier 30 is best observed around August. Among the aborigines of the Canary Islands, especially...

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