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moon, Perseid and August

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 1h

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.

Daily Voice on MSN · 2d

August Sky Shows Feature Full Moon, Planet Pairing, Meteor Showers: Here's When To Watch

Saturday, Aug. 9. August’s moon is best known as the Sturgeon Moon, but Indigenous peoples also call it the Black Cherry Moon, Ricing Moon and Mountain Shadows Moon, according to AccuWeather. Watch it climb the southeastern sky shortly after sunset for the most dramatic view.

What’s up in the sky for August 2025? ‘Summer Triangle,’ Perseid meteor shower and more

In this edition of WTOP’s monthly space feature, “What’s up in the sky?” Greg Redfern tells you how to see the moon, planets, stars and Perseid meteor shower.

moon, August and Sturgeon

National Geographic · 4d

8 night sky events to see in August, from a ‘sturgeon moon’ to a stunning 6-planet lineup

With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the Andromeda galaxy with the naked eye.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

When is the August full moon? See peak time, cloud forecast for Sturgeon Moon

The moon will shine bright when the sun sets on Friday evening, Aug. 8, but the official peak of the August 2025 full moon is not until the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 9, according to Time and Date. Moonwatchers willing to stay awake for the nighttime spectacle will have the chance to peer at it while at its brightest.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 22h

August's full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon. Here's what it is and when to see it.

August's full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will be visible late Friday into Saturday. The Sturgeon Moon will reach peak illumination at 2:55 a.m., according to the Old Farmer's Almanac website. Viewers can also see the moon as it rises Friday night.

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See 6 Planets Align in the Night Sky This August

This rare planetary alignment will be visible from August 10 but will be best viewed later in the month. Here’s everything ...

The Sky This Week from August 8 to 15: Venus and Jupiter meet amid Perseid meteors

Plus: The August Full Sturgeon Moon shines, the colorful double star Albireo sparkles, and Mercury reappears in the sky this ...

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Skywatch: Good news and bad in the August night sky

First, let’s start with the good news. As with August stargazing any year, there’s still plenty of summer and great summer ...

Travel + Leisure on MSN6d

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 2025: What’s in the sky this month? Two planetary conjunctions, two Titan shadow transits, and the Perseids’ peak

August brings Saturn and Neptune together, offers two shadow transits of Titan, and sees a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.

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August full moon isn't only reason to go outside. Conjunctions, Dumbbell Nebula viewing forecast

There's plenty to see in the night sky in August 2025, ranging from planetary conjunctions to spotting the Dumbbell Nebula.

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August to offer great opportunities for star gazing on Long Island; Perseids arrive mid-month

The Perseid shower, considered the most impressive of the year, will peak on Aug. 12-13, according to NASA. Meteor showers ...

The Sky Today on Thursday, August 7: Feast on the Wargentin Pancake

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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