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Eyes to the Skies: August features partial eclipses of the sun and moon – WTOP News
The guide says the D.C. region will see a partial solar eclipse, the Perseids at peak and a deep partial lunar eclipse this month.
- WTOP's "Eyes to the Skies" feature designated August an "eclipse season," highlighting partial solar and lunar events widely visible in the D.C. region.
- The "falling stars" of the Perseid meteor shower also took center stage, reaching its peak in mid-August without lunar interference, as the new moon had already eclipsed the sun earlier.
- August provided optimal viewing for the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere, visible from dusk through morning twilight. Saturn rose after dark, while Mars and Jupiter appeared in the eastern sky before dawn.
- The guide prioritized eye safety, warning that some filters sold in 2017 and 2024 failed to meet strict ISO standards. It advised using reputable suppliers to prevent injury and damage to optical devices.
- For future observations, stargazers can access the Solar Snap app for smartphone photography and custom star charts on WTOP's "The Space Place" to navigate the night sky during upcoming celestial events.
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Eyes to the Skies: August features partial eclipses of the sun and moon – WTOP News
Each month WTOP’s “Eyes to the Skies” previews the best the sky has to offer stargazers regarding the moon, planets and stars. Space-related events in the D.C. region are also included.
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