Venus is a bright evening star for a short period after sunset, beckoning skywatchers to view the oncoming string of planets. Saturn puts on a great show when it rises in the late evening. You can also grab a pair of binoculars to spy Uranus and Neptune — we provide guides below. The real spectacle of the month is the conjunction of Jupiter and Mars in Taurus on the 14th, visible in the early-morning hours. It’s one sight you won’t want to miss.

August 2024: What’s in the sky this month? Jupiter and Mars meet in Taurus in a mid-month conjunction

The constellation Hercules stands high in the eastern sky after dark tonight. Although it’s well known for the famous globular cluster M13, the Strongman is home to many other deep-sky treasures, including NGC 6210, the Turtle Nebula. This 9th-magnitude planetary nebula is achievable in even small scopes because it...

The Sky This Week from August 2 to 9: The Moon meets Venus

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It seems that we're finally locating at least some of the Universe's 'missing' black holes. A cluster of stars called IRS 13 near the center of the galaxy seems to harbor a black hole in its midst. Moreover, the way these stars swarm and orbit suggest that the black hole is a rarity – one in the middleweight mass range, between those that have a star-like mass and the supermassive monsters.

New 'Missing Link' Black Hole Spotted Lurking in The Galactic Center

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The Perseids Meteor Shower will dazzle the skies this month.

The Most Powerful Meteor Shower of the Year Is Happening This Month — Along With a Supermoon and Planet Sightings

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With its moonless sky, the first week of August is one of the best times all year to see the Milky Way and meteor showers without a telescope. Here's how to be in the right place at the right time for the best view.

Why the 1st week of August is the best time to see 'shooting stars' and the Milky Way — no telescope required

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Sky-gazers are in for a treat this week as the Earth is set to receive a stunning display from the Perseid meteor shower, a celestial event that will illuminate the night sky with its twinkling light. The meteor showers began on July 14 and will continue until September 1, 2024,...

Spectacular Perseid meteor shower to light up the sky this week: Here’s how to watch

Stargazers, it's that time of year again. This Sunday marked the beginning of the annual Perseid meteor shower, which will dazzle those of us in the northern hemisphere with one of the most reliably stunning light shows the night sky has to offer. Even better, the best of it is...

If You Look Up Tonight, There's a Beautiful Meteor Shower Right Now

An international team of astronomers employing NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured an exoplanet 12 light years away, and in a location that may be familiar to fans of science fiction. The alien planet orbits the K-type star Epsilon Indi A, which is around the same age as Earth’s Sun, but is slightly cooler.

NASA's Image Of An Alien Planet 12 Light Years Away Gives Astronomers Chills

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Seven years ago, the Cassini mission ended when the spacecraft dramatically crashed into Saturn, but the data it collected is still delivering results, revealing the secrets of Titan's oceans.

Before plunging to its death, NASA's Cassini spacecraft saw secrets in the seas of Saturn's moon Titan

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The encounter with Saturn altered the comet's orbit to a highly flattened or elliptical shape, propelling it into interstellar space beyond the sun's influence.

Newly discovered comet gets kicked out of solar system by Saturn at 6,710 mph

Citizen scientists have discovered what may be a brown dwarf racing through the cosmos at around 1.2 million miles per hour. Now astronomers want to know what launched it.

Runaway 'failed star' races through the cosmos at 1.2 million mph

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When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

It’s time again for the annual August meteor-shower fest: the Perseids. This year’s display should be a beauty with only minor moonlight and a special surprise at dawn. Days have been so hot this summer, I've been spending even more time out at night than usual just to cool off. Benefits are many and include breathing in that irresistibly perfumed air, standing under the arch of the Milky Way in shirt sleeves, and lots of stargazing. Becoming as nocturnal as a bat may be a good habit to develop as we approach the peak of one of the year's richest meteor showers: the Perseids. I've never stayed out all night to watch this annual cosmic spitball spectacle. This time, I'm giving it serious thought.

Woo-hoo — The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Coming!

On Episode 121 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq discuss a star about to go nova with astrophysicist Carlos Badenes.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 121 —An Exploding Star Near You!

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 2 – 11

■ Week by week, Venus is getting just a bit higher in the sunset. Using optical aid, can you pick it up and then detect Regulus...

This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 2 – 11

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