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Explore the important sky events of August 2026. Select a date to open the full guide, with viewing advice and local timing.

COSMIC EVENTS / 2026

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August 2026YEAR 2026 · MONTH 08
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12 AUGlunar

Total solar eclipse

The Moon crosses the Sun over the Arctic, Iceland and Spain

Local guide: Aug 12, 8:00 PM UTC

12–13 AUGmeteor

Perseid meteor shower

The year's most famous shooting stars

Local guide: Aug 12, 8:00 PM UTC

13 AUGalignment

Six planet parade

A morning arc across the eastern sky

Local guide: Aug 13, 8:00 PM UTC

15 AUGconjunction

Jupiter meets Mercury

Two bright worlds near dawn

Local guide: Aug 15, 8:00 PM UTC

28 AUGlunar

Deep partial lunar eclipse

Earth's shadow crosses the Moon

Local guide: Aug 28, 8:00 PM UTC