
Skywatching Tips for August
What’s up in the day and night sky in August 2025, including the Perseid meteor shower, a close approach between Venus and Jupiter, and a Black Moon.
What’s up in the day and night sky in August 2025, including the Perseid meteor shower, a close approach between Venus and Jupiter, and a Black Moon.
August’s Moon phases and close approaches. Plus, it’s a month with two First Quarter Moons—whichever time zone you’re in. Find out why this is a tight squeeze.
Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.
How does the 12-hour clock system work? Is midnight 12 am or 12 pm?