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Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for August
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. The Perseid meteor shower is coming! Follow these tips to see the most meteors possible.
August 5, 2026
Space
Were Neptune’s inner moons born from an ancient cataclysm?
A new study suggests that Neptune's inner moons formed when Neptune captured its largest moon Triton and a family of original small icy moons was destroyed.
August 5, 2026
Earth
Human World
Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic
A rare combination of drought, dry fuels, high winds and development in fire-prone landscapes turned the Spokane wildfires into a catastrophic event.
August 5, 2026
Human World
Space
Mars Curiosity rover’s 7 minutes of terror 14 years ago
To celebrate the 14-year anniversary of Curiosity rover's arrival on Mars, here’s a video on the final 7 minutes of its chilling descent on August 5-6, 2012.
August 5, 2026
Brightest Stars
Double star 61 Cygni: Why is it known as the Flying Star?
Compared to other stars, 61 Cygni moves quite rapidly against the background of more distant stars, revealing its proximity to Earth.
August 5, 2026
Sun
Sun news: Time for a Solar Cycle 25 update
Sun news August 5, 2026: Solar activity dropped in July, NOAA has revealed. Meanwhile, filament eruptions over the past day sent solar material into space.
August 5, 2026
Space
Venus rings found high above the planet’s thick clouds
New analysis of images taken in 2010 reveals giant Venus rings high in the planet's atmosphere, hidden from normal view.
August 4, 2026
Space
9 mind-blowing space facts that will shock you
Read 9 mind-blowing space facts about Earth, the sun, our galaxy and universe that will surprise and delight you. You'll be a hit at your next dinner party!
August 4, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Perseid meteor shower 2026: All you need to know
The Perseid meteor shower will peak around the mornings of August 13 in 2026 And you'll have a moonless sky to enhance your meteor shower viewing.
August 4, 2026
Space
Is a giant planet orbiting Tabby’s Star? Maybe
Astronomers in the U.K. and France said this month they might have found a giant planet orbiting Tabby's Star. It might explain the star's unusual dimming.
August 2, 2026
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