Celestial Events for the Month of August 2025
August 2025 is a skywatcher’s dream, packed with must-see celestial events from start to finish.
August 9 – Full Sturgeon MoonThe eighth full Moon of the year will light up the night sky. Named from Native American tradition for the sturgeon fish most plentiful in August, this lunar beauty will be brightest just after sunset.
August 12 – Venus–Jupiter ConjunctionIn the early hours, two of the brightest planets—Venus and Jupiter—will appear extremely close together in Gemini. No telescope needed, and visible from both hemispheres, this “cosmic double star” will shine brilliantly in the predawn sky.
August 12–13 – Perseid Meteor ShowerOne of the year’s best meteor showers peaks, with up to 120 meteors per hour under dark skies. The Northern Hemisphere will have prime viewing, especially after midnight, as bright fireballs streak across the heavens.
August 15–31 – Planet ParadeSix planets will align across the morning twilight—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye, with Uranus and Neptune in binocular range. This rare sight will be visible from both hemispheres, rewarding early risers with a grand planetary lineup.
Whether you’re chasing meteors, watching planets dance, or enjoying the serene glow of the Moon, August offers something magical every week.
Credit: Astronomical event forecasts, NASA planetary visibility charts, and global skywatching calendars.To add this web app to your homescreen, click on the "Share" icon
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