Ghost Magnet

08/27/2026

It’s a full moon eclipse in Pisces.

08/26/2026

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08/25/2026

08/19/2026

Check out Troy Taylor's American Oddities Museum in Alton IL!!

Our new “Chamber of Horrors” exhibit opened this past weekend so if you’ve got a taste for cannibalism, the Donner Party, Albert Fish, Anton LaVey, crime scene photography, the Black Dahlia, and more to come… I hope you’ll come check out the American Oddities Museum.

We’re open every Thursday to Sunday from 12-5 at 301 Piasa Street in Alton, Illinois 🛸

08/18/2026

For centuries, black cats have been wrapped in superstition, linked to witches, omens, and bad luck. But how could a creature this elegant, mysterious, and beautiful possibly be unlucky?

Today is a good day to leave the old superstitions behind and celebrate a true gothic icon.

08/06/2026

Sending prayers and healing vibes to my paranormal friend Keith Age (Official Fan Page) and his beloved Robin as he recovers from a stroke.

08/03/2026

🌙✨ AUGUST SKY MISSION TARGETS ARE HERE! ✨🌙

I’ve been tracking the stars for over 40 years, and August may be the most exciting skywatching month of 2026. Here’s your official mission list.

This month brings a rare eclipse-and-meteor-shower double-header, a disappearing act involving the Pleiades, a beautiful twilight gathering and a dramatic near-total lunar eclipse—all with no telescope needed.

✅ SAVE THIS POST: Tap the bookmark icon so you have these dates ready when you head outside this month.

🌙 August 7: The Moon Hides the Pleiades
☀️☄️ August 12–13: Eclipse by Day, Perseids by Night
🌙✨ August 14–16: Crescent Moon, Venus and Spica
🌕 August 27–28: Near-Total Lunar Eclipse

The solar eclipse will only be visible from certain parts of the world, with totality crossing Greenland, Iceland and Spain and a partial eclipse visible across a much wider area. Remember: certified eclipse glasses are required whenever any part of the Sun remains visible.

👋 New here? Welcome to the crew! Hit FOLLOW to get my detailed observing guides, location information and “what to look for” tips for every one of these sky targets.

❓ Which event are you most excited to see? Tell me your location and your top August target below!

🔁 And please share this with someone who could use a reason to look up this month.

Clear skies,
Andrew — The Night Sky Guy

07/21/2026