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An August moon will dominate the skies this weekend, then watch for the Perseid ‘earthgrazers’
The meteors are called the Perseids because they appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus, which at that time of night is low in the northern sky. The comet detritus will be positioned to “graze the upper atmosphere,” Lunsford said.
This rare planetary alignment will be visible from August 10 but will be best viewed later in the month. Here’s everything ...
Plus: The August Full Sturgeon Moon shines, the colorful double star Albireo sparkles, and Mercury reappears in the sky this ...
With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the ...
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When is the next full moon? It's an August double feature: A full moon and planetary alignment
Along with being the last full moon of summer, August's sturgeon moon will take place within a few days of other celestial ...
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August Has 7 Major Astronomical Events Including Meteor Showers and a Mercury Sighting
It’s hard to beat a summer night beneath the stars, especially in August, when the shimmery Milky Way core is at its ...
August brings Saturn and Neptune together, offers two shadow transits of Titan, and sees a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.
First, let’s start with the good news. As with August stargazing any year, there’s still plenty of summer and great summer ...
August’s 'Sturgeon Moon' arrives with a sky full of sights. Look for bright meteors during the Perseids and spot Jupiter and Venus before dawn ...
Early this morning, the raised, flat lava plain of Wargentin is stands out near the large crater Schickard in the lunar ...
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