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NASA flags an unusually busy August sky for eclipse and meteor watchers
Key Takeaways
- NASA’s August 2026 skywatching guide highlights a total solar eclipse on August 12.
- The Perseid meteor shower will peak August 12-13 under dark skies because of the New Moon.
- Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation on August 14-16, making it a strong evening target.
- A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible August 27-28 across much of the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov