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August Observations:
The Sun
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The Moon
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Aug 1st & 30th
Aug 8th
Aug 16th 
Aug 23rd
Planets
Mercury :
Due to the curve of the ecliptic, Mercury is either out of sight or too low down until October.
Venus : Out of sight probably till August/Sept and even then it will be low down.
Mars : Will not be a worthwhile target for a while. Small, faint and close to the sun.
Jupiter : Very bright low down in the south, so you may find landscape in the way.
Saturn : Heading for the far side of the Sun, so not well placed till Winter.
Uranus & Neptune : Uranus and Neptune are back to test us, Uranus in Aquarius and Neptune in Capricornus
Meteors : The peak of the Perseid shower (12th/13th) will have a fat moon as an unwelcome guest until after midnight, so stay up late! Or watch now before the moon gets too big. This observer claims one fireball before August started...
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