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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Sky Data
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Moon
New Moon (1%)
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Visible
Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury
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Sunrise
5:38
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Sunset
18:22
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Astronomy Event
Total Solar Eclipse
The Sun will be completely covered by the Moon — one of the most spectacular astronomical events!
💡 Totality visible in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Use eye protection during partial phases!
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Astronomy Event
Perseids
The most famous meteor shower! Up to 100 meteors per hour at peak.
💡 Watch after midnight, looking northeast toward Perseus. The new Moon helps!
What to observe
M8 - Nebulosa da Lagoa
One of the brightest nebulae in the winter sky (southern hemisphere). Contains a young star cluster inside.
Type: Emission Nebula
Constellation: Sagittarius
Magnitude: 6.0
Equipment: Naked eye / Binoculars
Best time: 9 PM - 2 AM
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