What's Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
NASA's August skywatching guide highlights a total solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower, Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse. The events span the month, with visibility varying by location and viewing conditions.
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The guide gives public observers a clear calendar for major sky events and emphasizes safe viewing for the Aug. 12 solar eclipse. It also helps readers distinguish location-dependent events from broadly visible ones.
NASA lists Aug. 12, 2026, as the date of a total solar eclipse across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and part of Portugal. Parts of the United States will see a partial solar eclipse. The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12-13, 2026, under dark New Moon skies. Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation Aug. 14-16, 2026, and appears low in the west after sunset. A partial lunar eclipse occurs Aug. 27-28, 2026, and is visible from much of the Americas plus parts of Europe and Africa.
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