Sunsets and Stargazing in Tenerife this August

Discover the Universe with Night Skies Tenerife



If you're planning a summer trip to Tenerife this August, there’s one experience that simply can’t be missed — watching the sun set above the clouds and gazing into a crystal-clear night sky filled with stars, galaxies, and meteors.


In August, Night Skies Tenerife offers the ultimate evening adventure: Sunset & Stargazing Tours in Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and certified Starlight Destination.


And that's not all, children get 20% off during the school summer holidays!

August Skylight - The Perseids Meteor Shower

August is a peak time for stargazing in Tenerife, and our Sunset & Stargazing Tours take you straight to the heart of the action. From the Perseids meteor shower to deep-sky galaxies, join us as we reveal the cosmos from 2,000m above sea level. Peaking around August 12–13, the Perseids can produce up to 100 meteors per hour. Under Tenerife’s dark skies, it’s a magical, memory-making moment.

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Constellations Over Tenerife in August

August offers some of the most iconic summer constellations in full view from Tenerife:


  • Scorpius – Look south for the famous curved tail and bright red heart, Antares, the “Rival of Mars.”


  • Sagittarius – Shaped like a teapot, this constellation points straight at the Milky Way’s galactic centre.


  • Cygnus – The graceful Swan flying down the starry river of the Milky Way.


  • Lyra – Home to the bright star Vega and the stunning Ring Nebula (M57).

  • Aquila – Marked by Altair, part of the famous Summer Triangle.


All of these are visible with the naked eye, but through our telescopes, they become truly unforgettable.

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Galaxies and Deep Sky Objects

From Teide National Park’s altitude and darkness, deep-sky viewing is phenomenal. In August, you can spot:


  • The Andromeda Galaxy rising later in the night – the closest spiral galaxy to our own.


  • The Ring Nebula (M57) in Lyra – the glowing remains of a dying star.


  • Lagoon Nebula (M27) in Vulpecula – another planetary nebula glowing like a cosmic butterfly.


With Night Skies Tenerife, these aren’t just distant names — they’re live, in-telescope experiences.

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Zodiac Signs in the August Sky


  • Leo (The Lion): Fading fast, but still visible early in the evening.


  • Virgo and Libra: High in the sky in early evening, both zodiac signs are prominent near the ecliptic path.


  • Sagittarius: Rising in the south, these are key summer zodiac constellations tied to mythology and astrology.


Our guides bring the zodiac to life with mythology and laser pointers to trace their celestial shapes.

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The Moon Phases

For the darkest skies and the most stars, the best time is a couple of days after the full moon, for three weeks.


New Moon

23rd August - The moon will be completely dark and not visible from Earth.


First Quarter

1st August - The right half of the moon will be illuminated, providing good viewing conditions.


Full Moon

9th August - The entire face of the moon will be illuminated, making it bright and prominent in the night sky.


Last Quarter

16th August - The left half of the moon will be illuminated as it transitions back to a new moon.

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