The Natural Calendar: August
What to look for, where, and how sure we are.
Mara River crossings: usually between July and October, with August and September often the peak. Predictable window, unpredictable days.
Perseid meteors and a total solar eclipse: the Perseids peak around 12 to 13 August, and on 12 August a total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. An eclipse happens at new moon, so the Perseids are best seen that year under moonless skies. Dates certain; clouds are not.
Bears at Brooks Falls: July is the classic month; bears return to the falls in September. Predictable season; numbers vary with the salmon run.
Indian tiger and rhino parks: core zones of Madhya Pradesh's tiger reserves are closed from 1 July to 30 September; Kaziranga is closed for the monsoon. Predictable closures; confirm each year's dates.
Prices, dates, permits and rules change — approximate, verify before you travel. Researched from public sources; field verification pending.
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