Astronomical Events In August 2025
August 2025 promises to be an exciting month for astronomy enthusiasts, with many spectacular celestial events. August offers many opportunities to observe and enjoy the night sky. Main attractions include the new moon, which provides ideal conditions for stargazing.┬а
The full moon will also be a supermoon and a blue moon, appearing exceptionally bright and large. As the month progresses, the conjunction of the six planets will attract viewers. Whether you're an experienced planetarium watcher or a casual spectator, August's astronomical events are sure to provide a memorable experience.
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New Moon
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Date:┬а 9 August┬а
The August New Moon falls in Aquarius on Saturday, August 9. Whether you're an Aquarius or one of the other eleven signs of the zodiac, this cosmic event will give you the chance to start something new, likely connected to romance, creativity, pleasure, or risk-taking. It also shines a light on children, even if that just involves getting in touch with your playful inner child if life hasn't been so much fun lately. Not a time to stay in the shadows, so let your skills shine.
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Large Planetary Parade
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Date: 10 August
In August 2025, a notable planetary alignment will occur, featuring Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn. This alignment is expected to be visible in the morning sky, offering a unique opportunity for skywatchers.
Moon and Saturn Conjunction
Date: August 12
Moon and Saturn planets will be close to the Sun, they will be difficult to see. You can try to see them in the evening, at low altitudes in the west.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
Date: August 12-13
The moon will be between one-quarter and 50% illuminated during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower in 2025. So the best time to see the Perseids will be from midnight to dawn. The shower builds slowly to a peak, then tapers off rapidly. And the number of Perseid meteors increases from late night to the pre-dawn hours. The shower is often at its best just before dawn.
Moon and Jupiter Conjunction
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Date: 19 August┬а
Jupiter and Moon will be a very close pair, called a conjunction. They will appear just a third of a degree apart, less than the width of the full Moon. Look for them in the eastern sky a few hours before sunrise. Moon and Jupiter will appear very close to each other in Taurus.
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Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation
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Date: 19 August
At this time, Mercury will be visible in the morning sky, rising before the Sun. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, sunrise on August 19, 2025, is expected around 6:15 AM IST. Therefore, Mercury will rise approximately 1.5 hours earlier, around 4:45 AM IST, allowing for observation in the pre-dawn sky.
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Conclusion
Astronomical events can be seen sometimes and sometimes not. All astronomical events have different effects on the lives of all zodiac signs. If you also want to know about its effect on your zodiac sign, then you can talk to astrologers.
