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August's full moon, the Sturgeon Moon, will peak on Aug. 9, reaching its peak illumination at 1:55 a.m. MT, according to the Farmer's Almanac.
In addition to the sturgeon moon, August will bring the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, which the American Meteor Society ...
A full “sturgeon” moon will peak soon over Kentucky, and residents can also enjoy viewing the peak of a popular meteor shower ...
The ever-shifting phases of Earth's moon present a wealth of targets for amateur astronomers to explore, ranging from ...
There are no federal holidays in August, but the month is full of unique national holidays, festivals and more.
The next full moon will occur on Aug. 9, and if you're interested in catching its beauty, here's what you need to know.
Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright ...
Is tonight a full moon? Here's when and how to watch zooming fireballs in the sky from Perseid meteor shower — this weekend.
A trio of astronomical events will take place within a single week this month, including a well-known meteor shower.
Aug. 12-13 — Peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Perseids are fragments shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Every August, ...
Is tonight a full moon? Here's when and how to watch zooming fireballs in the sky from Perseid meteor shower — this weekend.