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Six Planets Align Before Dawn as Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks

Pre-dawn skywatchers are set to spot six aligned planets starting August 10, culminating in a tight Jupiter–Venus conjunction on August 12.

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Astronomers Gear Up for August’s Sturgeon Moon, Six-Planet Alignment and Perseid Peak

August Skies Set Stage for Perseid Peak and Venus–Jupiter Conjunction

March 2025 Offers Rare Celestial Events, Including Total Lunar Eclipse and Northern Lights

February 2025 Sky Highlights: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Rare Lunar Occultations