Don't Miss These 6 Spectacular Sky Events in August 2025 (with Exact Timings)
🌕 August 9 – Full Moon (Sturgeon Moon)
The Full Moon will reach its peak illumination at 1:24 p.m. IST. It will appear full throughout the night of August 8 into early August 9.
🌠 August 12 – Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
One of the most spectacular meteor showers, the Perseids, will peak in the early morning hours of August 12. The best viewing time is from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. IST when the sky is darkest.
🌟 August 12 – Venus–Jupiter Conjunction
Venus and Jupiter will appear very close together in the sky, just before sunrise. The closest point of conjunction occurs around 2:40 a.m. IST.
🪐 August 10 – 6 Planets Alignment
Six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn will align in the morning sky. The best visibility is around 5:00 a.m. IST, about an hour before sunrise.
🌙 August 21 – Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
The Moon and Mercury will appear close together just before sunrise. Look toward the eastern horizon around 5:30 to 6:00 a.m. IST for the best view.
🌑 August 23 – New Black Moon
A special type of New Moon known as a "Black Moon" will occur at 11:36 a.m. IST. While it won’t be visible, it marks the third New Moon of the season, making it a rare astronomical event.