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August Sky: Full Moon, Planet Conjunction, Meteor Shower!

8/2/2025

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Get ready for an astronomical treat this August! On the 9th, the Full Sturgeon Moon will light up the night sky, followed by a dazzling conjunction of Jupiter and Venus on the 12th. But the highlight? The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight from the 11th to the 12th, showering North America with up to 100 shooting stars per hour!

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Get ready for an astronomical treat this August! On the 9th, the Full Sturgeon Moon will light up the night sky, followed by a dazzling conjunction of Jupiter and Venus on the 12th. But the highlight? The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight from the 11th to the 12th, showering North America with up to 100 shooting stars per hour!