Planetary Alignments

Planet Parade Visibility Venus and Jupiter Planetary Parade Visibility Conditions Viewing Conditions Viewing Techniques Observation Techniques Venus and Saturn Visibility of Planets

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Crescent Moon Paired with Jupiter Over Western Sky After Sunset

The May 20 viewing drew wide public attention and highlights that Jupiter will fade from the evening sky as it moves toward solar conjunction while Venus stays bright for months.

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

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

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11mo ago

June Skywatch: Strawberry Moon and Planet Pairings Highlight Solstice Month

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May Sky Guide: Southern Hemisphere Highlights Planetary Alignments and Constellations

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

Planetary Alignments

Crescent Moon Paired with Jupiter Over Western Sky After Sunset

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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