Astronomy ❯ Planets ❯ Gas Giants

Jupiter

Moons of Jupiter Galilean Moons Astronomical Features Observation Details Physical Characteristics Visibility and Characteristics Characteristics and Visibility Opposition

Six-Planet Parade Peaks Before Dawn Aug. 24–25 as Mercury Fades From View

Mercury’s low altitude keeps the full lineup visible only briefly before it sinks back into the sun’s glare.

Crescent Moon Joins Ongoing Six-Planet Pre-Dawn Parade