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9 Stargazing Events in August, No Telescope Required!

9 Must-See Stargazing Events in August, No Telescope Required!

From multiple planet sightings, a galaxy containing one trillion stars, and a meteor shower, the August night sky is fully booked for events the whole month. Would it be a coincidence that the month will end the same way it will begin?

Taking A Bite Out of Sunlight—US Expects A Partial Solar Eclipse

Predicted to occur this Thursday, Oct. 23, the off-center new moon will pass in front of the sun creating a partial solar eclipse seen across the United States. Though the predicted visibility will range anywhere from twelve to seventy percent of clarity, researchers at NASA expect that the event will be widely visible across the entire continental US.

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