# August 2026 Brings Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and Other Sky Events

The astronomical calendar for August 2026 features notable meteor showers, eclipses, and other celestial phenomena. Skywatchers can plan ahead for these events, which offer opportunities for observation and public engagement with astronomy.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/perseid-meteor-shower-eclipses-august-2026-astronomical-calendar/) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000