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Meteor Showers 14 August 2025 - 11 September 2025

Don’t Miss These Night Sky Spectacles on Sept 11–12, 2025: Meteor Shower, Auroras & Planet Parade

Don’t Miss These Night Sky Spectacles on Sept 11–12, 2025: Meteor Shower, Auroras & Planet Parade

A total lunar eclipse on Sept 7 turned the full Moon copper-red for 82 minutes, the longest since 2022. The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaked around Sept 9, but bright moonlight limited visibility to a few meteors per hour. Saturn is nearing opposition and shines all night, while Jupiter rises near midnight and Venus dominates before dawn. The ISS and a Starlink satellite train remain visible in some regions.
11 September 2025
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Little-Known Meteor Shower to Light Up September Skies – Your Guide to the Epsilon Perseids 2025

Little-Known Meteor Shower to Light Up September Skies – Your Guide to the Epsilon Perseids 2025

The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks the night of September 8–9, 2025, with maximum activity around 8 a.m. EDT. A nearly full moon will limit visibility to only a few meteors per hour, mostly before moonrise. Best viewing is after midnight, especially in the Northern Hemisphere where Perseus is high in the sky. Meteors are fast but generally faint, with rare fireballs possible.
10 September 2025
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Cosmic Spectacle Alert: Auroras, Meteor Shower & Planetary Parade Dazzle Sept. 10–11, 2025

Cosmic Spectacle Alert: Auroras, Meteor Shower & Planetary Parade Dazzle Sept. 10–11, 2025

A high-speed solar wind stream is triggering minor geomagnetic storms (G1–G2) on Sept. 9–10, with auroras possible at higher latitudes. The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks Sept. 9, but bright moonlight will limit visible meteors. SpaceX plans two Falcon 9 launches Sept. 10, from California and Florida. The ISS and Tiangong stations are making visible flyovers this week.
10 September 2025
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Skywatch Alert: Meteors, Auroras & Planet Parade on Sept. 9–10, 2025

Skywatch Alert: Meteors, Auroras & Planet Parade on Sept. 9–10, 2025

The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks before dawn on Sept. 9, but bright moonlight will limit visible meteors to a few per hour. A waning gibbous moon rises late evening, washing out faint stars. No major geomagnetic storms are forecast, but auroras remain possible at high latitudes. The ISS and China’s Tiangong station make visible flyovers, and recent Starlink satellites may appear as bright “trains” in the twilight sky.
9 September 2025
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This Weekend’s Sky Spectacle: ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse, Auroras & Meteor Showers (Sept 7–8, 2025)

This Weekend’s Sky Spectacle: ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse, Auroras & Meteor Showers (Sept 7–8, 2025)

A total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7–8 will turn the Moon deep red for about 83 minutes, visible across Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, and parts of Antarctica. NOAA forecasts a minor geomagnetic storm the same night, possibly pushing auroras into the northern U.S. Saturn will appear near the eclipsed Moon. Meteor activity remains low, and several Starlink satellites are set to re-enter the atmosphere.
7 September 2025
Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Cosmic Spectacle: Meteor Showers, Planets & a ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Cosmic Spectacle: Meteor Showers, Planets & a ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse (Sept 5–6, 2025)

A total lunar eclipse will turn the full Corn Moon red for 82 minutes on Sept. 7–8, visible across Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. A solar storm on Sept. 1–2 triggered auroras as far south as Oregon and New York. Saturn is near peak brightness this month, with Venus and Jupiter bright before dawn. Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is brightening in Gemini before sunrise.
5 September 2025
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Rare Auroras, Shooting Stars and a Planet Parade: Sky Spectacle on Sept 1–2, 2025

Rare Auroras, Shooting Stars and a Planet Parade: Sky Spectacle on Sept 1–2, 2025

A strong solar storm is forecast for Sept 1–2, with auroras possible as far south as Oregon, Illinois, New York, and parts of the UK. The Alpha Aurigid meteor shower peaks Aug 31–Sept 1, though rates may be low. Venus and Jupiter will be prominent at dawn Sept 1–2, with Mercury and Saturn also visible. The International Space Station will make visible passes over Europe in the evening and North America before dawn.
1 September 2025
Aurora Outbreak, Meteor Shower & Rocket Launch: Sky Spectacle on Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025

Aurora Outbreak, Meteor Shower & Rocket Launch: Sky Spectacle on Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025

A full-halo coronal mass ejection is expected to hit Earth on Sept 1, prompting a G2–G3 geomagnetic storm watch, NOAA reports. Auroras may reach as far south as Virginia and Missouri. The Alpha Aurigid meteor shower peaks overnight Aug 31–Sept 1, with up to 10 meteors per hour. An M2.7 solar flare from sunspot region 4199 triggered the CME; further solar eruptions remain possible.
31 August 2025
Skywatch Alert: Meteor Shower, Planet Parade & Auroras Dazzle This Weekend (Aug 30–31, 2025)

Skywatch Alert: Meteor Shower, Planet Parade & Auroras Dazzle This Weekend (Aug 30–31, 2025)

The Aurigids meteor shower peaks Aug 30–Sep 1 with 5–10 meteors per hour expected under dark, moonless skies. All five naked-eye planets will be visible this weekend, with Saturn rising by 8:30 p.m. and Venus shining before dawn. Earlier solar storms triggered minor auroras, but geomagnetic activity is now quiet. New Starlink satellite trains and the ISS may also be seen before sunrise.
30 August 2025
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Spectacular Late-August Sky Show: Dark Moon, Meteors, Planets & Satellite Trains on Aug 28–29, 2025

Spectacular Late-August Sky Show: Dark Moon, Meteors, Planets & Satellite Trains on Aug 28–29, 2025

A rare “Black Moon” on Aug 23, 2025, will bring especially dark skies for stargazers on Aug 27–28. The Aurigid meteor shower peaks Aug 31, but only a few meteors per hour are expected. SpaceX plans two Starlink launches from Florida on Aug 27 and 28. NOAA forecasts possible minor auroras at high latitudes late Aug 27 due to increased solar activity.
28 August 2025
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Don’t Miss Tonight’s Cosmic Spectacle: Meteors, Planet Parade & Aurora Alerts (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Cosmic Spectacle: Meteors, Planet Parade & Aurora Alerts (Aug 26–27, 2025)

The Perseid meteor shower’s 2025 peak was largely obscured by a nearly full Sturgeon Moon, reducing visible meteors by about 75%, according to NASA. The Aurigids begin August 28 and peak September 1, with a maximum of roughly 10 meteors per hour. A rare six-planet alignment occurred August 21. An M4.5-class solar flare on August 25 triggered a minor radiation storm at Earth.
26 August 2025
Black Moon Sparks Cosmic Show: Meteors, Planet Parade & Auroras on Aug 24–25, 2025

Black Moon Sparks Cosmic Show: Meteors, Planet Parade & Auroras on Aug 24–25, 2025

A rare Black Moon falls on Aug 23, 2025, leaving the nights of Aug 24–25 moonless. Perseid meteors linger, with late-night rates near 5 per hour, while Kappa Cygnids may produce slow fireballs. Venus and Jupiter appear as a bright pair before dawn, joined low by Mercury. Saturn rises by 10 pm and Mars fades in the west; the ISS and Tiangong satellites may also be visible before sunrise.
24 August 2025
Black Moon, Meteors & Auroras: Skywatch Alert for Aug 23–24, 2025

Black Moon, Meteors & Auroras: Skywatch Alert for Aug 23–24, 2025

A Black Moon on Aug 23 leaves skies moonless as the Perseid meteor shower fades, with about 5 meteors per hour possible and occasional fireballs. All five naked-eye planets—Mars, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury—can be seen this weekend. The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy are visible at night. Auroras are not forecast, but the ISS will make predawn passes on Aug 23–24.
23 August 2025
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Cosmic Show on Aug 22–23, 2025: Meteors, Planet Parade, Auroras & More

Cosmic Show on Aug 22–23, 2025: Meteors, Planet Parade, Auroras & More

The Perseid meteor shower continues through August 23, 2025, with peak activity on August 12–13 under a bright Moon. By August 23, the Moon is new, offering dark skies for meteor watching. Venus and Jupiter appear close together at dawn around August 22, while Mercury remains low after its greatest elongation on August 19. SpaceX Starlink satellite trains will be visible after launches on August 14 and 18.
22 August 2025
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Skywatchers Alert: Meteors, Planetary Parade, Auroras & More Dazzle on August 21–22, 2025

Skywatchers Alert: Meteors, Planetary Parade, Auroras & More Dazzle on August 21–22, 2025

The Perseid meteor shower remains active Aug 21–22, producing several meteors per hour under dark skies, with occasional fireballs. Venus and Jupiter appear close together at dawn in Gemini, while Mercury sits near a thin crescent Moon. The International Space Station makes bright pre-dawn passes Aug 20–22. SpaceX Starlink satellite trains may be visible crossing the twilight sky.
21 August 2025
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Aug 20–21 Cosmic Extravaganza: Meteor Showers, Planet Parade & Northern Lights Dazzle the Night Sky

Aug 20–21 Cosmic Extravaganza: Meteor Showers, Planet Parade & Northern Lights Dazzle the Night Sky

Perseid meteor rates drop to 10–20 per hour under dark skies on Aug 20–21, with the Moon just 8% and 3% illuminated. Kappa Cygnids peak Aug 18 with about 3 meteors per hour and occasional bright fireballs. Six planets, including Mercury at its greatest elongation, may be visible before dawn Aug 19–21. Soyuz 2.1a launches from Baikonur Aug 20; Falcon 9 USSF-36 mission launches Aug 21.
20 August 2025
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Skywatch Alert: 6-Planet Parade, Meteor Fireballs & Auroras Dazzle the Night (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Skywatch Alert: 6-Planet Parade, Meteor Fireballs & Auroras Dazzle the Night (Aug 19–20, 2025)

A rare six-planet lineup will be visible before sunrise Aug 18–20, with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune above the horizon. Venus and Jupiter form a dawn triangle with the crescent Moon on Aug 19–20. The Perseid meteor shower continues, offering 5–10 meteors per hour under dark skies. The Chinese Long March 5B rocket core is expected to reenter the atmosphere around Aug 18–19.
19 August 2025
Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Cosmic Show: Perseid Meteors, Planet Parade & Aurora Hints (Aug 17–18, 2025)

Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Cosmic Show: Perseid Meteors, Planet Parade & Aurora Hints (Aug 17–18, 2025)

The Perseid meteor shower peaked August 12–13, 2025, with 10–20 meteors per hour visible under moonlit skies, according to NASA. By August 17–18, a waning crescent Moon allows for 15–20 Perseids per hour before dawn. Venus and Jupiter form a bright pair in the eastern sky August 17–18, joined by a crescent Moon August 19–20. NOAA forecasts a possible minor G1 aurora at high latitudes on August 17–18.
17 August 2025
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Cosmic Weekend Spectacle: Meteors, Planets, and Aurora Hints Light Up Aug 16–17, 2025

Cosmic Weekend Spectacle: Meteors, Planets, and Aurora Hints Light Up Aug 16–17, 2025

The Perseid meteor shower remains active August 16–17, with about a dozen meteors per hour expected before dawn despite moonlight. Bright Perseid fireballs have been reported. Venus and Jupiter appear close together in the pre-dawn sky, while Mercury begins its dawn appearance low in the east. Saturn rises around 10 p.m. and stays visible all night, with its rings nearly edge-on.
16 August 2025
Don’t Miss These Sky Events on August 14–15, 2025: Shooting Stars, Planet Alignments, and More

Don’t Miss These Sky Events on August 14–15, 2025: Shooting Stars, Planet Alignments, and More

SpaceX will launch 28 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on August 14 at 8:29 a.m. EDT and 24 more from Vandenberg on August 15 at 8:44 a.m. PDT. Perseid meteor rates drop to 10–20 per hour due to bright moonlight. Venus and Jupiter appear close before dawn, while Saturn is bright in the southern sky late at night. The waning gibbous Moon rises around 10–11 p.m. local time.
14 August 2025
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