A trio of astronomical events will take place in the skies this August, including a well-known meteor shower. The Sturgeon Moon, visible Aug. 8-9, marks the final full moon of summer. Its name dates back to Captain Jonathan Carver’s time, referencing fish found in Great Lakes and Lake Champlain.
On Aug. 12, viewers can witness a Jupiter-Venus conjunction, where both planets will rise before sunrise and appear extremely close together. The best viewing time is between 4-5 a.m.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks from Aug. 12 to 13 evening to morning, but moonlight may reduce visibility by 75%. To spot shooting stars, focus on darker areas of the sky.
Source: https://www.pennlive.com/outdoors/2025/08/not-one-but-three-big-astronomy-events-are-happening-in-a-single-week-this-month.html