What's in the sky in August?

A seasonal guide to the constellations and Milky Way visibility for August, Northern Hemisphere (mid-latitudes).

August highlight

The Summer Triangle (Vega, Deneb, Altair) rides overhead, and the Perseid meteor shower peaks mid-month.

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Milky Way

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