SUMMARY
August 2026 presents a packed schedule for astrophotographers, highlighted by a total solar eclipse on August 12, visible across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, with a deep partial eclipse seen in Europe and North America. The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on August 12-13 under ideal moonless conditions, offering up to 100 meteors per hour. Venus will be prominent as the 'Evening Star' around August 15, appearing as a crescent and ideal for telescopic photography. The month concludes with a deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, where 96% of the moon will enter Earth's shadow, presenting a reddish hue.
TAKEAWAYS
August 2026 offers a total solar eclipse on the 12th, with a partial eclipse visible in Europe and North America.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12-13 under dark skies, ideal for photography.
Venus will be visible as a crescent 'Evening Star' around August 15.
A deep partial lunar eclipse occurs on August 27-28, with 96% of the moon shadowed.