@NASA: The sky is full of excitement this month! You can look forward to seeing: - A lunar and solar eclipse - The Perseid met…
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NASA highlights August's celestial events, including lunar and solar eclipses, the Perseid meteor shower, and Venus at its brightest, with guidance on viewing them.
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The sky is full of excitement this month! You can look forward to seeing:
- A lunar and solar eclipse
- The Perseid meteor shower
- Venus at its brightest
Learn more about how to catch August’s celestial sights. https://t.co/4Tk2sQgUD1
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