Widener University Observatory

08/20/2026

https://wgntv.com/weather/weather-blog/you-can-see-a-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-in-august-heres-when-how-to-see-it-at-maximum/?email=c5432cbb81b260329b9733719bedc2adaf9077f0&emaila=0dbb567d398da00df7d242ca3cd7b6cd&emailb=d1aa950ae217805e87be3713d3947276071d3a47b58ace9c3a7ab7b64905cce3&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Visual%20Editor%20Daily%20Weather%202026-08-20

A lunar eclipse will be visible across the entire United States at the end of August, when the full moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, turning it a spooky shade of red.

08/14/2026

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🌕 DEEP PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE COMING AUGUST 27!

Skywatchers across much of the United States will have a chance to see a deep partial lunar eclipse the night of August 27 into August 28.

At its peak, about 93% of the Moon will be covered by Earth’s dark inner shadow, with much of the Moon potentially taking on dark red, orange or copper colors.

⏰ CENTRAL TIME (CDT)
Partial begins: 9:33 PM — Aug. 27
Greatest eclipse: 11:12 PM — Aug. 27
Partial ends: 12:52 AM — Aug. 28

No eclipse glasses are needed, just hope for clear skies! 🌕🌑

08/14/2026

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A few of our stellar neighbors are hard to miss!
Vega, which passes high overhead on August evenings, is just 25 light-years away. And Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, is 8.6 light-years away. It’s just climbing into view in the dawn sky.
[Vega; Stephen-Rahn, via Sky &Telescope]

08/13/2026

https://www.delcotimes.com/2026/08/05/astronomers-notebook-vera-rubin-and-the-hunt-for-dark-matter/

Vera Rubin blazed a 20th century trail for woman interested in astronomy to follow. Among her accomplishments were furthering the understanding of dark matter.

08/13/2026

https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/totality-see-the-first-photos-of-the-aug-12-total-solar-eclipse-over-spain?utm_term=33ACA226-590B-4324-B709-380E2926FDF4&lrh=d1aa950ae217805e87be3713d3947276071d3a47b58ace9c3a7ab7b64905cce3&utm_campaign=368B3745-DDE0-4A69-A2E8-62503D85375D&utm_medium=email&utm_content=C2D48E6C-50CF-4F7A-90C6-1B85E466E4AE&utm_source=SmartBrief

See the first images of totality over Spain from the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse. A bright-pink prominence makes a cameo appearance.

08/12/2026

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08/11/2026

https://www.delcotimes.com/2026/08/01/night-words-for-august-perseid-meteor-shower-and-a-near-total-lunar-eclipse/

The Perseid Meteor Shower occurs on the night of Aug. 12-13, when Earth passes through the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle. A new moon will help to see the meteors.

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

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Vera Rubin blazed a 20th century trail for woman interested in astronomy to follow. Among her accomplishments were furthering the understanding of dark matter.