Planetary Alignments

Planet Parade Visibility Venus and Jupiter Planetary Parade Visibility Conditions Viewing Conditions Conjunctions Viewing Techniques Observation Techniques Moon and Planets

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Crescent Moon Joins Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in a Low‑West Evening Planet Parade

Observers are advised to look about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset because the grouping is brightest then and will draw closer ahead of a June 9–11 Venus–Jupiter conjunction.

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2mo ago

August Skywatching Kicks Off with Moon–Antares Conjunction Ahead of Sturgeon Moon and Perseids

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11mo ago

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights

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last yr.

June Skywatch: Strawberry Moon and Planet Pairings Highlight Solstice Month

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last yr.

May Sky Guide: Southern Hemisphere Highlights Planetary Alignments and Constellations

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last yr.

Rare Triple Conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Moon Captivates Skywatchers Worldwide

Planetary Alignments

Crescent Moon Joins Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in a Low‑West Evening Planet Parade

Four-Planet Dawn Lineup Tops April’s Night-Sky Highlights

April’s Night Sky: Venus Leads, Lyrids Peak, and the “Pink Moon” Sets Easter

Six-Planet Parade Lines Up Along the Ecliptic as Jupiter Shines Brightest

Six-Planet ‘Parade’ Peaks Tonight in Brief Twilight Window

Six-Planet Parade Visible After Sunset on Feb. 28

Six-Planet Parade Peaks Feb. 28 After Sunset: When, Where and How to Watch

Six-Planet Evening Parade Set for February 28

Six-Planet Parade To Brighten Post-Sunset Skies Late February

Last Chance Today to See Crescent Moon Join Six-Planet Pre-Dawn Lineup

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Six-Planet Parade Visible Before Dawn as Mercury Hits Greatest Elongation

Crescent Moon Joins Ongoing Six-Planet Pre-Dawn Parade

Venus and Jupiter Align Vertically on 13 August, Prompting New UFO Reports

Venus and Jupiter Coincide in Dawn Sky as Six-Planet Parade Unfolds

Venus and Jupiter to Converge Under One Degree on August 12 Pre-Dawn Sky

August Skywatching Kicks Off with Moon–Antares Conjunction Ahead of Sturgeon Moon and Perseids

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights

June Skywatch: Strawberry Moon and Planet Pairings Highlight Solstice Month

May Sky Guide: Southern Hemisphere Highlights Planetary Alignments and Constellations

Rare Triple Conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Moon Captivates Skywatchers Worldwide

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