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This Month’s Sky 

August has always been my favorite month for stargazing, and this August is full of phenomenal events! First, we will have two eclipses! On August 12 we will observe a very partial solar eclipse. Less than 10% of the Sun will be shadowed by the Moon. The eclipse begins at 1:11 pm, maximum at 1:41 pm and 2:12 pm partial eclipse ends. This will be a great time to pull out your solar glasses. Remember to never look directly at the Sun without filter glasses or telescope filter. Following the solar eclipse, we will enjoy a partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28. 90% of the Moon will be shadowed by Earth. The timeline for that evening partial eclipse begins at 10:33 pm, maximum eclipse at 12:12 am, and partial eclipse ends at 1:51 am. Any type of lunar eclipse is safe to watch with your human eyes. No safe filter glasses are needed. Bring along binoculars or a telescope too! Venus continues its dazzling show in the western sky after sunset. Venus and the crescent Moon make a lovely pairing from August 15-17.

Here’s what you’ll need to start exploring tonight’s sky:  

Starry Trails

This narrative explains where to look and how to identify stars, deep sky objects, constellations, planets!

Starry Map

Your simple sky map to locate stars, planets and constellation positions.

Starry Trail Map

While using the narrative, this is your visual guide on starting point and the monthly
adventure through the night sky.  

Illustrations

This will show you the position of the constellations and help you seek them out.

Starry Checklist

This will help you keep track of everything you view in this month’s night sky.

Take Starry Trails with you!
Listen to Suzie as she helps you navigate your journey thru the stars!! 

Starry Trails Video Archive
Plus, Hoover-Price Planetarium, Canton OH – Videos

Host Suzie Dills provides a look at the celestial highlights in the night sky!

 Make sure you check the sky chart in your area to make sure there are clear skies!
Clear Sky Cleveland Chart –

I’m VERY excited to share my children’s books with everyone!

Stella’s Starry Adventures!
Join Stella, as she takes you on an adventure through the night sky!
Kids will love learning about the constellations and more with Stella as their guide!

Stellas’ books are available on Amazon – In Print and Kindle versions.