The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, have a close meetup over several days, appearing closest over two days on ...

There are no federal holidays in August, but the month is full of unique national holidays, festivals and more.

Stargazers have a chance to get a good look at the Milky Way and summer constellations in the night skies this August. Some ...

North Cascades National Park in northwest Washington was the best place for seeing stars in the state, the site said, and ...

Perseids are known for their bright fireballs and plentiful meteors. The show started on July 17, and will run through Aug.

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

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 ...

Asheville and surrounding areas offer numerous family-friendly events throughout August 2025. Activities range from outdoor ...

The Perseid meteor shower is returning to Rochester, and the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) is inviting the community to celebrate with special events on ...

Aug. 12-13 — Peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Perseids are fragments shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Every August, ...