This month brings an exceptional lineup of celestial events, with rare alignments, brilliant meteors, and dramatic eclipses lighting up the sky.

One of the "best meteor showers of the year" will peak this week alongside a solar eclipse and a planetary parade. Here's how ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. August 12: A total solar eclipse, plus the Perseids peak The early-morning hours of August 13 will be the best time to view ...

On August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the ...

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August brings the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, known for its plentiful shooting stars and explosive fireballs. Stargazers in the Evergreen State can also catch glimpses of a partial lunar ...

It's a great week to look up at the night sky. The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12 to 13, late into the evening and ...

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The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.The ...

Get ready! The full moon in Aquarius—also known as the “buck moon”—occurs on July 29 at 10:35 a.m. Eastern Time. Full moons signify the completion of the monthly lunar cycle, highlighting the areas ...

The moon will soon be looking a lot brighter. The Full Buck Moon will reach peak illumination at 10:36 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, marking a central celestial milestone exactly two weeks ...