NASA reviews what to look out for in the night sky every month.
There is an exciting planetary pair that is worth a look in August.
During the early part of August, you can see a close conjunction of Mars and Uranus. A pair of binoculars will allow you to see both planets at the same time.
You can see the planets by looking at them from a different angle. If you look northwest of the red planet you can see a bluish disc.
On the morning of August 15th, the moon will be just a finger's width from Jupiter. NASA says that like Mars and Uranus, they will make a great pair through binoculars.
The moon will move towards Mars on August 19 You may be able to fit them all into the same view with this pair of binoculars.
August is a great month to see the moon as it transitions from a late night and early morning object to an all night sight. You can find it by looking low in the east around 9 pm. As the month goes on, you can see how it rises a bit earlier.
The bright stars of the sky will be obscured by the glare of a full moon in August.
NASA suggests that if you want to spot some of the particles that burn up in Earth's atmosphere, then you should look for a dark place on the night of August 12. The space agency says that the early Perseid can streak across the sky as soon as a week before.
NASA has a video about what to look out for this month. You can use these astronomy apps on your phone to see more of the night sky.
All Rights Reserved © 2024
