Here are some upcoming astronomy events in 2023 August – December:
- Perseid meteor shower:
- This is one of the most popular meteor showers of the year, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible under dark skies. The peak of the shower is on August 11-12, 2023.
- Cygnid meteor shower:
- This is a smaller meteor shower, but it can still produce some good displays. The peak of the shower is on August 18, 2023.
- New Moon:
- There will be a new moon on August 16, September 15, and October 14, 2023. This means that the moon will be invisible in the night sky, making it a good time to observe faint objects like galaxies and nebulae.
- Saturn at opposition:
- Saturn will be at opposition on August 20 and December 17, 2023. This means that it will be at its closest point to Earth and its brightest. It will also be visible all night long, making it a great time to observe the planet.
- Blue Moon:
- There will be a blue moon on August 31, 2023. This is a rare event that occurs when there are two full moons in the same month.
- Geminid meteor shower:
- The Geminid meteor shower is another popular meteor shower, with up to 120 meteors per hour visible under dark skies. The peak of the shower is on December 13-14, 2023.
I hope you enjoy these upcoming astronomy events!
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