August babies: your birthstone is 💚 PERIDOT 💚 It might not be the best-known gemstone, but it’s plentiful within rocks in the Earth’s upper mantle. And that’s what matters ✨ Want to learn more about the world of rocks all around us? Why not pop into the National Museum of Scotland to visit our giant slice of peridotite. What a birthday treat 🎂 | National Museums Scotland

New month = new skywatching tips! Save this for when and where to look up in August: ☄️ 11th – The Perseid meteor shower at its peak 🔭 19th – Jupiter directly opposite the Sun from Earth 🌕 22nd – A full blue Moon And more! Details: https://youtu.be/-_VeXBhQh08 | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration