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

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

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

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

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, ...

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.

The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars ...

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

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

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

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

Reports have been spreading on social media claiming a total solar eclipse will darken the daytime sky for more than 6 ...