Wondering what you can see in the night sky this August? This monthly guide covers the Total Solar Eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Comet 10P/Tempel, and a partial lunar eclipse.

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“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1

Venus and Jupiter make a close pass to each other right after sunset and the Moon moves in front of Venus. Let’s take a look at what you can go out to see in the night sky for June of 2026!

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“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1

A major meteor shower peaks and a comet puts on a show for the southern hemisphere. Let’s take a look at what you can go out to see in the night sky for May of 2026.

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“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1

The Houdini eyepieces have captured the attention of amateur astronomers around the world! Let’s take a look at their design and test them at the telescope.

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“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1

Here’s how you can go out to see this incredible comet!

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“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1

Let’s see if you can spot Artemis II with a telescope during this historic mission!

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SpaceWeather.com Article on Artemis II https://www.spaceweather.com/images2026/28mar26/Backyard_Telescope_Visibility_Discussion.html

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“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1

A sungrazing comet might be visible right after sunset and a major meteor shower peaks. Let’s take a look at what you can go out to see in the night sky for April of 2026.

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“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1

A total lunar eclipse turns the Moon blood red and a newly discovered comet might lead to some incredible views in just a few weeks. Let’s take a look at what you can see in the night sky for March of 2026.

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“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1

Kick off your New Year with a major meteor shower! Here’s everything you need to know to see the Quadrantids tonight!

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The Quadrantid Meteor shower peaks and the king of the planets makes it’s closest pass to Earth. Let’s take a look at what you can go out to see in the night sky for January of 2026!

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