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Astronomy Essentials
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Visible planets and night sky guide for August
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. The Perseid meteors will peak this week! Watch a video with meteor-spotting tips here.
August 9, 2026
Sun
Sun news: Sun blast sweeps Earth, sparking auroras
Sun news August 9, 2026: The August 4 CME finally arrived, driving a G2 storm with auroras.
Astronomy Essentials
Venus greatest distance from the sun August 14-15, 2026
In 2026, look for Venus after sunset! It's high in August evening sky for all to see. It'll be brightest in the evening sky on September 22.
August 9, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Perseid meteor shower 2026: It’s time to watch
The moon is waning smaller every day and will be gone by Perseid meteor shower peak around the mornings of August 13, 2026
August 9, 2026
Space
The electromagnetic spectrum: It’s more than visible light
The light our eyes can detect is only a sliver of the light out there. The electromagnetic spectrum describes all the wavelengths of light, seen and unseen.
August 7, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
The 2nd eclipse season of 2026 is underway
One of the many noticeable cycles in the heavens is an eclipse season. The 2nd eclipse season of 2026 starts with a total solar eclipse on August 12.
August 7, 2026
Space
SpaceX rocket hit the moon: Before and after pics
A SpaceX rocket hit the moon on August 5. Here's what astronomers have observed so far from this historic lunar event, including before and after pics.
August 6, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Total solar eclipse to dazzle observers on August 12
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain. And western Europe will see a partial eclipse.
August 6, 2026
Human World
Solar eclipse: Top 5 tips for photographing an eclipse
Are you hoping to get some great pics of the August 12 total solar eclipse? Here are 5 tips from NASA to help you capture some memories of this precious event.
August 6, 2026
Space
Vast Martian honeycombs featured in new Curiosity panorama
NASA's Curiosity rover has found vast new fields of Martian honeycombs in Gale crater. They likely formed from drying mud, just like we see on Earth.
August 6, 2026
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