There are no federal holidays in August, but the month is full of unique national holidays, festivals and more.

Stargazers have a chance to get a good look at the Milky Way and summer constellations in the night skies this August. Some ...

North Cascades National Park in northwest Washington was the best place for seeing stars in the state, the site said, and 24th-best in the country. TarotCards.io said North Cascades offers ...

Perseids are known for their bright fireballs and plentiful meteors. The show started on July 17, and will run through Aug.

Get ready for one of 2025’s most spectacular celestial events!The Perseids meteor shower, peaking on August 12-13, promises ...

Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright ...

The full moon occurs on the 9th in the constellation of Aquarius — the Perseid meteor showers peak from August 11-13. Venus ...

AMS says the best time to see any meteor shower is between midnight and dawn. According to NASA, the Perseids can be seen as ...

Beat the Florida heat, especially if you can't sleep, and head outside to see the Perseids meteor shower this weekend. One of ...

August opens with Mars low in the west as twilight fades tonight. Look toward the horizon in the west at about 9 p.m. to spot a modest star. That’s Mars.

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