🔭 Astronomical Events

August 3 – 9, 2026

Written by Mia Astrology ✨🌌

August begins with one of the most exciting stretches of the year for skywatchers. The Moon gradually fades toward Last Quarter, mornings become darker, the Perseid Meteor Shower starts putting on a noticeable display ahead of its famous peak, and Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation, making it one of the year’s best opportunities to spot the elusive planet before sunrise.

This is a week that rewards early risers just as much as late-night observers.

🌟 Major Astronomical Highlights

☿ Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation — August 2

Although the event technically occurs just before this week begins, Mercury remains exceptionally well placed throughout the first few mornings of August, making this one of the best opportunities of 2026 to spot the Solar System’s fastest planet.

Look low above the eastern horizon about 45–60 minutes before sunrise.

Mercury never strays far from the Sun, so these brief periods of good visibility are worth taking advantage of.