August brings Saturn and Neptune together, offers two shadow transits of Titan, and sees a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.

Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright ...

Each evening throughout the month of August, we can see the planet Mars in the western sky after sunset. To find it, look for ...

First, let’s start with the good news. As with August stargazing any year, there’s still plenty of summer and great summer ...

Highlights include a morning meetup between Jupiter and Venus, a chance to see the Perseid meteor shower, and a window into our own sun's destiny.

August 19: Mercury will be at its best for viewing, east before sunrise. It’s tiny and easy to miss, so try using a ...

When the moon completes the first quarter of its journey around Earth this morning at 5:41 a.m. Its 90-degree angle between ...

In this edition of WTOP’s monthly space feature, “What’s up in the sky?” Greg Redfern tells you how to see the moon, planets, ...

The first of two Titan shadow transits this month occurs this morning — can you catch the big, black shadow crossing Saturn’s ...

There will be plenty to look for in the night sky throughout August, with all of the month's big events taking place just ...

August 2025 is packed with brilliant sights for stargazers, from planet groupings before dawn to shimmering meteor trails at ...

This week, skywatchers can view breathtaking sights worldwide, from Moon’s nightly promenade past well-known constellations ...