August’s full moon is the Sturgeon Moon, a name taken from the ancient fish that was once plentiful in the lakes and rivers ...

In this edition of WTOP’s monthly space feature, “What’s up in the sky?” Greg Redfern tells you how to see the moon, planets, ...

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

Also in the predawn sky, Saturn rides high in the south to southwest all month. If you have any doubt which object is the ...

August 2025 offers exciting skywatching moments including a close meetup between Venus and Jupiter, the Perseid meteor shower ...