Whether you’re revving up to kick off a new school year, making the most of days spent soaking up the sun pool or beachside or sneaking in your summer vacation, August feels like a month made for stepping up the romance in your everyday life.

Since I’m a meteorologist, not an astronomer, some of the night sky happenings aren’t always at the tip of my knowledge base. This morning, when I got up and looked east, I noticed Venus brilliantly shining as expected,

It'll be an active sky over several days in August 2025, with planets visible, meteor showers and nebulas popping up. Here's your handy guide for NJ.