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Planetary Alignments

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

The visual lineup reflected our line of sight along the ecliptic, making Uranus and Neptune optical targets.

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

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

Crescent Moon Joins Ongoing Six-Planet Pre-Dawn Parade

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