Mars and Jupiter to Appear Closest in Sky Until 2033

Early risers can witness the rare planetary conjunction on August 14, with the two planets appearing just 0.3 degrees apart.

The conjunction will be visible in the eastern sky before sunrise, with no need for telescopes or binoculars.
Jupiter will outshine Mars by a factor of 16, but both planets will be easily visible to the naked eye.
This close encounter occurs roughly every two years, but the next similar event won't happen until 2033.
Observers may also catch glimpses of the Perseid meteor shower and Uranus nearby.
Mars and Jupiter will be located in the constellation Taurus, near the bright star Aldebaran and the Pleiades cluster.