August Sky Spectacle: Planets Meteors Eclipse | Reno News

August is a cosmic blockbuster—Venus dazzles as the evening star, while dawn reveals a stunning lineup of four planets and eleven bright stars. Don’t miss the peak Perseid meteor shower on the 13th under a new moon’s dark canvas, and prepare for a nearly total lunar eclipse on the last Thursday, turning the moon into a Mars-like wonder with a glowing polar cap. The moon dances through morning skies from the 27th, pairing with Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and more in a celestial parade you won’t want to miss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46c75b0eb5289f5c