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Don’t Miss the 2025 Perseid Meteor Shower and Sturgeon Moon: Peak Viewing Tips and Best Dark Sky Locations Near NYC

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August’s Full Sturgeon Moon will reach its peak illumination at 3:55 a.m. Eastern Time on August 9, 2025, and it perfectly aligns with the Perseid meteor shower, which is one of the most active and visually stunning meteor showers of the year.

Here’s what to know:

🌕 Sturgeon Moon

  • The name comes from Native American traditions, marking the time when sturgeon were most readily caught in the Great Lakes.

  • It’s the full moon of August, and in 2025, it peaks early in the morning of August 9.

☄️ Perseid Meteor Shower

  • Peaks around August 11–13, but meteors are visible several days before and after.

  • Known for bright, fast meteors, often leaving long trails.

  • Can produce 50–100 meteors per hour under dark skies.

🔭 Viewing Tips

  • Best time to watch the Perseids: After midnight to pre-dawn hours (closer to moonset).

  • The moon’s brightness might interfere slightly with viewing fainter meteors, but the Perseids are bright enough that many will still be visible.

  • Try to get away from city lights, and give your eyes about 20–30 minutes to adjust to the dark.

  • No telescope needed—just lie back and look up!

    Summary Table

    Location Access & Viewing Perks
    Minnewaska State Park Dark‑sky preserve, high elevation, superb horizons
    Lake Taghkanic SP Open lake views, minimal light pollution
    Taconic SP (Copake Falls) Rural and dark, ideal for large‐sky meteor watching sessions
    Mohonk Preserve pull‑offs Elevated outlooks with wide northern sky exposure

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Free Nyack Urban Sketchers Meetup Set for Sept. 8

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August 26, 2026

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The Nyack Urban Sketchers will hold their monthly meetup on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Nyack Library’s Creative Lab.

The free gathering will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and offers participants an opportunity to come together and practice urban sketching in a creative, community setting.

The meetup is open to those interested in sketching and drawing, whether they are longtime urban sketchers or simply looking for a creative activity.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Nyack Library, Creative Lab
Cost: Free

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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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August 7, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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