There's plenty to see in the night sky in August 2025, ranging from planetary conjunctions to spotting the Dumbbell Nebula.

Skies in Central Indiana should be clear during the full moon. Its brightness is a problem, however, for the height of the Perseid meteor shower.

The full moon reaches peak illumination on Sat. Aug. 9, at 3:55 a.m. ET, according to the Old Farmers’ Almanac. But there’s ...