Summer is a wonderful time to go out in the evening and gaze at the stars. The sky is usually clear and there are many interesting things going on during the month of July. In the Hawaiian lunar calendar the month of Hinaia‘ele‘ele begins in early July.
A day for going outside for the Lahaina Noon or when your shadow is contained within your body is coming up. In Hawaiian culture, this is a very special occasion known as “kau ka lā i ka lolo” or “the sun is placed within the brain.” A time filled with mana. This occurs on July 18 @ 12:32 p.m. here in Kahului.
The Aquarid Meteor Shower is at its peak during the night of July 28-29. So stay up late on July 28, go to a place with no ambient light, and watch them fall. The total active time of the meteor shower will be from July 18-August 18 with up to 20 meteors per hour. The viewing should be okay from Hawai’i but the better view will be in the southern hemisphere.
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