Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What are some skywatching highlights in August 2025?

A close conjunction of Jupiter and Venus peaks on the 11th and 12th. Viewing the Perseid meteors will be hampered by a bright Moon. And look for the Dumbbell Nebula, which offers a peek into how stars like our Sun go out in style.

0:00 Intro
0:13 August planet viewing
1:17 Perseids outlook
1:43 The Dumbbell Nebula
3:07 August Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What's Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at science.nasa.gov/skywatching/whats-up.