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August 2026 is giving skywatchers an unusually graceful sequence: the Perseid meteor shower under a New Moon, Venus glowing at its widest evening stretch from the Sun, and a deep partial lunar eclipse to close the month. Here’s the simple, joyful field guide to when to look up and what makes each moment special.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12-13, 2026 under a perfect new moon — up to 100 shooting stars per hour, no telescope needed. Here is how to watch and the remarkable comet that makes it happen.
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