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

If you love gazing at the night sky, the weekend of August 17–18, 2025, is brimming with celestial delights. While no eclipses occur on these dates, skywatchers around the globe can enjoy a mix of meteor showers, planetary alignments, lunar close encounters, and even a potential aurora. Here’s an in-depth look at what to expect…
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You Won’t Believe How Easily You Can Spot the ISS – Ultimate International Space Station Viewing Guide

Introduction: A Space Spectacle in Your Backyard Have you ever noticed a bright, fast-moving “star” gliding silently across the twilight sky? Chances are, you were watching the International Space Station (ISS) – a football-field-sized science lab orbiting ~250 miles above Earth. Spotting this orbital outpost is easier than you might think, and it’s completely visible…
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Skywatch Alert: Meteor Fireballs, Auroras & Planetary Spectacles Dazzle the Night Sky (Aug 15–16, 2025)

Get ready, skywatchers – the nights of August 15–16, 2025 are packed with celestial shows. From shooting star outbursts and potential aurora glows to brilliant planetary alignments and even high-flying satellites, this weekend offers something for everyone. Below is your in-depth guide to all the skywatch alerts and phenomena to expect, with expert insights, viewing…
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Don’t Miss These Sky Events on August 14–15, 2025: Shooting Stars, Planet Alignments, and More

Get ready for an exciting night sky on August 14–15, 2025. From the tail end of a famous meteor shower to a potential aurora show, and from bright planet pairings to rocket launches, there’s a lot happening overhead. Below is a comprehensive skywatching guide – covering meteor showers, auroras, planets, the ISS, lunar highlights, and…
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Spectacular Sky Show on Aug 12–13, 2025: Perseid Meteors, Planetary “Kiss” & More

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Under Bright Moonlight One of the year’s most beloved meteor displays – the Perseid meteor shower – reaches its peak on the night of August 12 into the early hours of August 13. Normally, under dark skies, you might see 40–50 “shooting stars” per hour during the Perseids’ peak nasa.gov. This…
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Historic Vulcan Launch, Artemis Moon Hardware & Perseid Meteor Spectacle – Space News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

NASA & Government Space Agency Highlights Artemis II Moon Mission Hardware Unveiled: NASA gave a sneak peek at the last major piece of its Artemis II Moon mission rocket. Media were invited to see the Orion Stage Adapter – a ring connecting the SLS rocket’s upper stage to the Orion spacecraft – at Marshall Space…
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Dazzling Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight – Your Skywatch Guide for August 11–12, 2025

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks (Under Bright Moonlight): The famous Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak on the nights of August 11–12 (into the pre-dawn hours of August 13). Normally the Perseids can produce 50–100 “shooting stars” per hour under dark skies, but this year a glaring 84% full Moon will be in the way…
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Rocket Scrubs, Astronaut Splashdown & Moon Race Milestones – Space News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Astronaut Homecoming & ISS Updates Rocket Launch Drama & Satellite Missions Moon Exploration & Global Programs Science & New Discoveries Commercial & Industry Developments Sources: This report compiles information from official agency releases, trusted news outlets, and expert commentary. Key sources include NASA press releases nasa.gov spacepolicyonline.com, Spaceflight Now spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com, Space.com space.com space.com, SpaceNews…
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How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 – Peak Dates, Best Viewing Times, and Tips

A bright Perseid meteor streaks across the starry night sky. The Perseids are famous for producing occasional fireballs – extra-bright meteors that can outshine planets. Overview: A Beloved Meteor Shower Under Moonlight Challenge Every August, skywatchers look forward to the Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s most reliable and beloved celestial displays. In 2025,…
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Don’t Miss the 2025 Perseids: Ultimate Guide to Photographing August’s Meteor Shower

How to Photograph the Perseid Meteor Shower in August 2025 The Perseid meteor shower – often hailed as the year’s most spectacular “shooting star” display – will peak in mid-August 2025, offering skywatchers a chance to capture stunning meteor photographs space.com nasa.gov. This in-depth guide will walk you through everything you need to know to…
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