agosto 07, 2026

Watch This Week's Total Solar Eclipse and the Perseid Meteor Shower

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This week in the world of astronomy, watch this week's total solar eclipse and the Perseids. Plus, meet Asteroid 44 Nysa.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16

In twilight, watch bold Venus and tiny Spica approach each other to meet September 1st. And check whether you'll be able to see anything of Wednesday's solar eclipse!

Inouye Solar Telescope Sees the Sun Closer Than Ever

Scientists observing the Sun with the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope have caught a wave-like shape that’s never been seen on the Sun’s visible surface.

A New Way to Map the Universe's Missing Matter

Brief but powerful flashes of radio waves are aiding astronomers’ quest to find and map cosmic gas.

Astronomers Spot Weird, Three-Lobed Asteroid with a Moon

Asteroid 44 Nysa has the weirdest shape yet seen for an asteroid — the lumpy rock appears to have three different parts to it.

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Observing Highlights

Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online

View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful!

Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse

Several science campaigns plan to greet the racing shadow of the Moon on August 12th.

A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower

With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year.

Meet the Constellations: Delphinus, the Dolphin

Delphinus, the constellation looks just like a tiny Dolphin that’s splashing its way through the sky amidst other famous summer sights.

Plan for Next Year's Total Solar Eclipse: August 2, 2027

The longest total solar eclipse visible from land until 2114 will sweep across Spain and North Africa on August 2, 2027. Here’s how to choose where to watch it.

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Astro-Imaging from a Distance: A Remote Experience

Astrophotography with remotely operated telescopes is easier than you might think.

August Podcast: Three Big Events!

This month we’ve got three big celestial events to cover: eclipses of the Sun and Moon, and especially good prospects for the Perseid meteor shower.

Presented by: Celestron.

Secrets of Our Closest Star

On August 19th at 7:00 PM, NASA Solar System Ambassador William Francis Taylor, MSc, will present a free, in-person lecture entitled, “The Sun: Secrets of Our Closest Star.”

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