The night sky in August 2027
In August 2027, the Perseids meteor shower peaks, and the darkest skies fall around the New Moon on the 2nd. There are also 2 eclipses this month.
Moon phases
The Moon sets the rhythm of the month — the New Moon brings the darkest skies for faint objects, the Full Moon the brightest nights. Dates are in UTC and may shift a day in your time zone.
New MoonAug 2
First QuarterAug 9
Full MoonAug 17
Last QuarterAug 25
New MoonAug 31
Meteor showers
Peaks are approximate and shift a day year to year. Watch from the darkest site you can reach, after midnight, with no Moon in the sky. See our meteor-shower guide for the technique.
- Perseids — peaks around Aug 12, up to ~100/hr. The summer classic — bright, fast, and reliable.
Eclipses
- Total Solar Eclipse — Aug 2, 2027. Visible from Africa, Europe, Middle East, western and southern Asia.
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Aug 17, 2027. Visible from Pacific, Americas.
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