megangibson+FollowLast Call for the Moon in the Planet Parade!Missed the planet parade? Aug. 21 is your final shot to catch the crescent moon joining six planets in the sky! Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus will all be showing off about 45 minutes before sunrise. Grab your binoculars, find a dark spot, and don’t sleep in—this cosmic lineup won’t happen again until 2026. Who’s staying up for this epic sky show? #Science #PlanetParade #Stargazing410Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowBlack Moon Rising: You Won’t See This!A rare black moon is happening this weekend, but here’s the twist: you can’t actually see it! This super elusive lunar event marks a totally invisible new moon phase, making the night sky extra dark for epic stargazing. It only comes around every 33 months, so it’s kind of a big deal—even if it’s basically the moon’s best game of hide and seek. Next one’s not until 2028! #Science #BlackMoon #Stargazing240Share
Tamara Jones+FollowPlanet Parade: Last Chance to See 6 Planets!Missed the start of the planet parade? You’ve still got a shot! From Aug. 16-20, SIX planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus—will line up in the sky. Some are easy to spot, but you’ll need binoculars or a telescope for the full show. Pro tip: the crescent moon will help you find Venus and Jupiter. Next chance? Not until 2026. Grab your gear and get outside before sunrise! #Science #PlanetParade #Stargazing2273Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowDon’t Miss the Black Moon Meteor Show!A rare Black Moon is about to turn the night sky into a stargazer’s dream! On August 22-23, the moon will be totally dark, making it perfect for spotting stars, the Milky Way, and even the last streaks of the Perseids meteor shower. This only happens every few years, so grab your binoculars or telescope and get outside for some next-level skywatching. Who’s staying up late for this cosmic blackout? #Science #BlackMoon #Stargazing59229Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowMoon & Pleiades: Sky Show Alert!If you’re up late on Aug. 16–17, look east for a cosmic meet-up: the half-lit moon will cozy up to the Pleiades star cluster (aka the Seven Sisters). Pro tip: use your three middle fingers at arm’s length to measure 5 degrees between them! Binoculars or a telescope will make the view even better, and you might even spot Uranus nearby. Stargazing apps can help newbies find the action. Who’s staying up for this? #Science #stargazing #moon00Share
Michelle York+FollowYou Gotta See the Dumbbell Nebula!Space nerds, this is your moment: the 'dumbbell nebula' (aka Messier 27) is lighting up August skies! It’s one of the easiest nebulas to spot—just grab binoculars or a small telescope and look up in the Summer Triangle. You’ll find a glowing patch of cosmic gas and dust, way bigger than Pluto’s orbit. It’s not visible to the naked eye, but trust, it’s worth the effort for that interstellar wow factor. #Science #stargazing #nebulas00Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowDouble Meteor Shower Alert!Get ready for a sky show: two meteor showers are peaking at the same time this summer! On July 30, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will light up the night with up to two dozen meteors per hour. No telescope needed—just find a dark spot away from city lights, look up, and enjoy the show. Bonus: some meteors might leave glowing tails! Mark your calendar and don’t miss this rare doubleheader. Who’s watching with me? #Science #MeteorShower #Stargazing55248Share
Michelle York+FollowMeteor Shower Alert: Don’t Miss This Show!The Perseid meteor shower is about to light up the night sky, and it’s basically the best cosmic show of the year. Expect up to 100 meteors an hour, with some leaving colorful streaks! Pro tip: catch the action between July 18-28 for the darkest skies (thanks, moon). Find a spot away from city lights, look up before dawn, and get ready for some serious stargazing magic. Who’s staying up late for this? #Science #PerseidMeteorShower #Stargazing50252Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowMeteor Shower Watch: Best Nights to Look UpReady for some serious sky magic? The Perseid meteor shower is about to light up the night, peaking Aug 12-13, but the moon’s going to be super bright then. Pro tip: catch the show between July 18-28 for darker skies and better views! Find a spot away from city lights, look toward Perseus, and you might spot up to 100 meteors an hour. Who’s in for a late-night stargazing sesh? #Science #PerseidMeteorShower #Stargazing45425Share
martinezlaura+FollowMeteor Shower Alert: 100 Shooting Stars?!Nature’s got its own fireworks show coming up—the Perseid meteor shower! You could catch up to 100 shooting stars an hour at its peak on August 12, but a bright full moon might make it harder to see the faint ones. Pro tip: try watching between July 18-28 for darker skies (just expect fewer meteors). No telescope needed—just find a dark spot, look northeast, and enjoy the cosmic light show! #Science #PerseidMeteorShower #Stargazing21210Share
