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Heads up: The sturgeon moon and Perseids lighting up the night sky in August
Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth’s atmosphere.”
The Perseids will light up the sky in August: experts have said which nights and where it will be best to observe them
The Southern delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks the night of July 30 into the early morning hours of July 31. These faint meteors are more difficult to spot - especially if the Moon is visible. So it’s best to view them when the night sky is not illuminated by the Moon.
August brings Saturn and Neptune together, offers two shadow transits of Titan, and sees a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.
Three meteor showers are coinciding with each other, and two will peak on the same night. Here's what to know.
The meteor shower is expected to peak from Aug. 12-13, although moonlight will impact meteor visibility. The moon will be 84% ...
The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, according to the American ...
The Perseid meteor showers start July 17, and Colorado has all the ingredients for prime viewing. Here's when and how to see ...
August’s full moon is the Sturgeon Moon, a name taken from the ancient fish that was once plentiful in the lakes and rivers ...
Everything you need to know about the Perseids meteor shower in 2025, from when it's taking place to how to watch it.
In the Hudson Valley, one of the best places to see the Perseids (and stars in general) is in the Catskills. Prime stargazing ...
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From a Planetary Parade to a Stunning Black Moon and Perseids: August 2025’s Celestial Events You Can’t Miss
August 2025 promises to be a remarkable month for skywatchers. According to Forbes, the night sky is filled with ...
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