The 5th batch of the Pentagon UAP files was released on August 7, 2026. The videos, documents and images include reports of more orbs, triangles and more.
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The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week! It's best between midnight and dawn. The peak is August 12 and 13 before dawn, but watch around those mornings, too.
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The Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain will have a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Parts of Europe and North America will see a partial.
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EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. Perseid meteors peak! Total solar eclipse Wednesday! Venus farthest from sunset.
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Sun news August 11, 2026: Plasma from the August 8 prominence is heading our way. G1 and even G2 storms are possible tomorrow. Aurora watchers, get ready!
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Here are some great tips to watch a solar eclipse safely in a variety of ways, using filters, pinhole cameras and other viewing methods.
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Aquila the Eagle is home to the bright star Altair, which forms one corner in the Summer Triangle. Look for it in the evening sky from July to November.
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Giant trees have evolved remarkable adaptations that allow them to reach extreme heights while maintaining efficient water transport.
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The Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution images of the sun's surface yet. They show instabilities that may help explain the hot surface.
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In 2026, look for Venus after sunset! It's high in the August evening sky for all to see. It'll be brightest in the evening sky on September 22.
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The 5th batch of the Pentagon UAP files was released on August 7, 2026. The videos, documents and images include reports of more orbs, triangles and more.
The post 5th batch of Pentagon UAP files: Orbs and triangles first appeared on EarthSky. 
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week! It's best between midnight and dawn. The peak is August 12 and 13 before dawn, but watch around those mornings, too.
The post Perseid meteor shower 2026! It’s time to watch first appeared on EarthSky. 
The Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain will have a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Parts of Europe and North America will see a partial.
The post Total solar eclipse to dazzle observers on August 12 first appeared on EarthSky. 
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. Perseid meteors peak! Total solar eclipse Wednesday! Venus farthest from sunset.
The post Visible planets and night sky guide for August first appeared on EarthSky. 
Sun news August 11, 2026: Plasma from the August 8 prominence is heading our way. G1 and even G2 storms are possible tomorrow. Aurora watchers, get ready!
The post Sun news: Huge sun blast aimed at Earth first appeared on EarthSky. 
Here are some great tips to watch a solar eclipse safely in a variety of ways, using filters, pinhole cameras and other viewing methods.
The post How to watch a solar eclipse safely: tips here first appeared on EarthSky. 
Aquila the Eagle is home to the bright star Altair, which forms one corner in the Summer Triangle. Look for it in the evening sky from July to November.
The post Aquila the Eagle soars along the Milky Way first appeared on EarthSky. 
Giant trees have evolved remarkable adaptations that allow them to reach extreme heights while maintaining efficient water transport.
The post Giant trees break a decades-old science theory first appeared on EarthSky. 
The Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution images of the sun's surface yet. They show instabilities that may help explain the hot surface.
The post Highest-resolution images of the sun’s surface here! first appeared on EarthSky. 
In 2026, look for Venus after sunset! It's high in the August evening sky for all to see. It'll be brightest in the evening sky on September 22.
The post Venus greatest distance from the sun August 14-15, 2026 first appeared on EarthSky.