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.
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.