We are more than halfway through 2026, but we still have so many more astronomical events in store coming on the heels of a February meteorite strike in Ohio, a spring blue moon full moon and northern lights in January, March and June.
What will gleam in the skies in August? Here’s what stargazers and skywatchers can look forward to during the next month.
Astronomical events for August 2026 include total solar eclipse, two meteor showers
What special celestial things will we be able to see in the sky in August 2026? Here’s a quick rundown, according to Time and Date:
Additionally, the Southern delta Aquariids and alpha Capricornids meteor showers peak in late July but continue well into August, according to the American Meteor Society.
How to see full moons, lunar eclipses, meteor showers in Ohio. Dark sky locations for astronomy
Of the 159 locations in the United States that are designated dark sky communities (those having little to no light pollution to interfere with astronomy), two are in Ohio:
Other dark sky destinations around Ohio, according to Ohio Magazine, include:
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: August brings eclipses, meteor showers, full moon. When to look up
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, USA TODAY NETWORK / Akron Beacon Journal
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