All About Space

WHAT’S IN THE SKY?

10 AUGUST

Asteroid 10 Hygiea reaches opposition, glowing at magnitude +9.7 in Aquarius

12 AUGUST

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak

14 AUGUST

Globular cluster Messier 15 is well placed for observation in Pegasus

15 AUGUST

Globular cluster Messier 2 is well placed for observation in Aquarius

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