What’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
12: Total solar eclipse across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and part of Portugal; partial eclipse in parts of the U.S.; New Moon Aug. 12-13: Perseid meteor shower peak under dark skies Aug. 14-16: Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation and shines low in the west after sunset Aug.
- ▪12: Total solar eclipse across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and part of Portugal; partial eclipse in parts of the U.S.; New Moon Aug.
- ▪12-13: Perseid meteor shower peak under dark skies Aug.
- ▪14-16: Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation and shines low in the west after sunset Aug.
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SkywatchingSkywatching HomeWhat’s UpMeteor ShowersEclipsesDaily Moon GuideMoreTips & GuidesSkywatching FAQNight Sky Network4 min readWhat’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASARaquel VillanuevaJul 31, 2026 Article Contents Skywatching Highlights Transcript A solar eclipse, the Perseids, bright Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse highlight August's skywatching. Skywatching Highlights Aug. 5: Last Quarter Moon Aug. 12: Total solar eclipse across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and part of Portugal; partial eclipse in parts of the U.S.; New Moon Aug. 12-13: Perseid meteor shower peak under dark skies Aug. 14-16: Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation and shines low in the west after sunset Aug.
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