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Top astronomy events for August 2024
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7/30/2024
From a popular summertime meteor shower to a seasonal blue moon rising, here are the top astronomy events for August 2024.
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Step out under the starry sky for the Perseid Meteor Shower on the night of August 11th
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and 12th.
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Under a cool summer night, the Perseids is one of the most popular meteor showers of
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the year, boasting up to 100 meteors per hour.
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A first quarter moon will set after midnight, which means the sky will be clear for shooting
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stars.
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And speaking of the moon, a seasonal blue moon will rise on August 19th.
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A typical blue moon is when there are two full moons in a calendar month, but a seasonal
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blue moon is the third full moon in an astronomical season that has four full moons.
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One night after the blue moon, look for Saturn on the night of August 20th.
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The gas giant will appear to the upper left side of the moon.
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A telescope will not only reveal Saturn's rings, but you may even catch a glimpse of
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the planet Neptune to the far left side near the moon.
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Neptune is only visible with a telescope.
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Reporting for AccuWeather, I'm Brie Guy.
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