Astronomy Events in August 2017 It's too light to see many stars in Shetland just now Events are posted here in case you're observing further south !
August
2 α–Capricornid meteor shower
6 τ–Aquarid meteor shower
7 Full Moon and partial lunar eclipse (7pm)
12 Perseid meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower will reach its maximum
rate of activity on 12 August 2017. Some shooting stars associated with the
shower are expected to be visible each night from 23 Jul to 20 Aug.
The maximum rate of meteors can be up to 80 per hour
13 M15 is well placed
14 M2 is well placed
19 Close approach of the Moon and Venus
19 Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
21 α–Cygnid meteor shower
21 Partial solar eclipse Partial Solar Eclipse (Begins: Mon, 21 Aug 2017, 19:36;
Max: Mon, 21 Aug 2017, 19:51; Ends: Mon, 21 Aug 2017, 20:04)
Duration: 28 minutes
22 Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
25 Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
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