There are lots of things happening in the night sky this month. There are planets, meteorites, asteroids, a super moon, and probably space aliens. The highlights of August are listed here.
The sky is darker in August due to a new moon. When the moon is full, you may have a better chance of seeing the non-peak Pereid and Southern Delta Aquariids. On August 1st, the Southern Delta Aquariids peak. If you are in the north, look to the south to shoot stars.
The last super moon of the year is on August 11. When the moon is closest to the Earth, it's called a super moon. August's full moon is going to be accompanied by another planet. At around midnight on the 11th, the moon and the sun will be in close proximity. You should be able to see the moon in the sky without using a telescope or binoculars.
The annual summertime appearance of the shower is usually a highlight of the calendar, and this year it will reach its peak in August. Normally, you can see a lot of shooting stars, but this year, the moon is almost full, so it won't be as spectacular. If you look into the northeastern part of the sky during the early part of the night, you should still be able to see some shooting stars.
On the 14th, there will be an opposition between the solar system's Sexiest Planet, and it. The sun's position in the sky means that it will shine the most in the night. You should be able to see the rings and moons with a telescope. The nearly full moon could cause this to be less dramatic.
The moon and Jupiter will be in close proximity on August 15. There will be two bodies in the sky at the same time. Mercury will be at its highest point in the sky. The sun will set at 9 degrees above the horizon.
The summer's last meteor shower, the Kappa Cygnid, is beautiful in its own way. You will only be able to see a few meteors per hour on the 18th. The best place to see a shooting star is above the horizon.
The moon will be very close to Mars. The moon will be three-fourths full, so it will still be throwing off a lot of light.
There are other things you can see in the dark. You can see an asteroid with the help of binoculars in the morning of August 22. The asteroid will be at an angle with the sun. If you want to find out where this almost-a-planet will be in the night sky, check out In- The-Sky.
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