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Full August moon to shine before Perseid meteor shower sparkles

The full moon of August 2025 will be looking big and bright this weekend, followed by the peak of the best meteor shower of the year.

Astronomy · 17h

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 week.

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 12h

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.

Full 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.

August 9 Full Moon 2025: Sturgeon Moon to Light Up the Sky In Rare Celestial Event

The Full Moon in August 2025, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will peak on August 9. Don’t miss this rare celestial event lighting up the night sky. Learn when and how to watch it.

USA TODAY on MSN · 4h

Full moon August 2025: See peak time, cloud forecast for Sturgeon Moon

How difficult will the moon be to see? NWS cloud cover forecast. Sky condition, or the average amount of the sky covered with thick clouds, can sometimes impact how visible the mo

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Night sky double-header: Six-planet alignment and Perseid meteor shower begin this weekend

Starting this weekend and into next week, there is a great opportunity to view a nighttime double-header, the unique ...

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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 ...

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‘Beloved’ meteor shower, planet parade to shine in California sky. When to watch

Meteors along the Milky Way en the sky on July 18, 2023, in Leon, Spain. The Perseids can be seen between the days of July 17 ...

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Dream vs. Sky Prediction & Game Info - Aug. 7

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August's full moon rises this week: Here's your best chance to see it

August’s full Sturgeon moon will reach peak illumination early Saturday at 3:55 a.m. but will appear full as early as Friday ...

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August Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?

What’s happening in the skies over North Texas this month? August holds some spectacular sights from evening shows to ...

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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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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