Stargazers should have a spectacular opportunity - weather permitting - to see the annual Perseid meteor shower this week, because its peak coincides with a new moon.

One of the best stargazing opportunities this summer is nearly here. According to NASA, the "most popular meteor shower" of 2026 falls on the same night as the August new moon. With a potential for clear skies in Washington state, here's what to know: The ...

This Wednesday, August 12th, the sky takes center stage with a total solar eclipse, a rare astronomical event particularly visible from certain parts