The Night Sky for the Week of 8-31-25

This week's sky highlights (August 29–September 7) feature Saturn as the brightest evening object, with Fomalhaut rising in the southeast. Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury align in the dawn sky, with their configuration shifting daily. The first-quarter Moon appears near Antares and the Sagittarius Teapot, with a full Moon on September 7. Notable events include Titan's shadow crossing Saturn's face and opportunities to observe the Summer Triangle. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are visible, with Saturn's rings nearly edge-on. Observers are encouraged to explore constellations, use star atlases, and develop sky navigation skills. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-29-september-7/