{
  "id": 313392,
  "title": "Visible planets and night sky guide for August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/visible-planets-and-night-sky-guide-for-august",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-08T10:47:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "EarthSky",
    "slug": "earthsky",
    "url": "https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "August promises some exciting celestial events for skywatchers. The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12 and 13, offering a chance to see up to 50-100 meteors per hour under moon-free skies. EarthSky founder Deborah Byrd shares 9 easy tips to enhance meteor-watching. However, those in the Southern Hemisphere may miss this shower as the radiant for the Perseids doesn't rise in their region. Instead, they can observe the Delta Aquariids, which are more visible from the southern hemisphere.\n\nFor those in the Northern Hemisphere, August mornings offer a unique treat. The waning crescent moon will be near the bright stars Capella, Aldebaran, and Betelgeuse, as well as the red planet Mars. This provides an excellent opportunity to view these celestial bodies together. While our charts are primarily designed for mid-latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, it's essential to adjust for your specific location to accurately see and time these events.",
  "summary": "EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. The Perseid meteors will peak this week! Watch a video with meteor-spotting tips here. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for August first appeared on EarthSky .",
  "key_points": [
    "Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12-13 with 50-100 meteors per hour",
    "Southern Hemisphere misses Perseids, can observe Delta Aquariids instead",
    "Northern Hemisphere morning aligns waning crescent moon with Capella, Aldebaran, Betelgeuse, Mars"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}