Evening Stargazing Delight | 6th August
There is a lot to see with August’s Moon in the West Australian night sky, including close approaches with Saturn and the Pleiades.
Perseid Meteor Shower | 12th August
The Perseid meteor shower is active from 17 July to 24 August 2024, peaking on or around 12 August.
Jupiter & Mars Conjunction | 15th August
Jupiter and Mars make a close approach in the West Australian sky on August 15th
Sagittarius and the Teapot | 16th August
Sagittarius is a captivating constellation gracing our southern sky, this zodiacal constellation is rich in lore and captivating features.
Noongar calendar six seasons: Djilba
Western Australia’s Noongar Aboriginal people live by six seasons. In August and September, it’s Djilba, a transitional time of year
Milky Way Galaxy | April to October
Astrophotographers often refer to this time of the year, from mid-autumn to mid-spring, as 'Milky Way season'. That’s because, during this time of year, we look towards the centre or core of our Milky Way Galaxy. It’s dense with stars and stretches across the dark...
New Moon
4 August
First Quarter
12 August
Full Moon
20 August
Rises 6:31pm (AWST)
Last Quarter
26 August