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Rare Celestial Alignment: Mercury, Moon, Stars Unite June 26

6/26/2025

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On June 26, stargazers will be treated to a celestial spectacle as Mercury, the moon, and the dazzling stars Pollux and Castor align in the western sky after sunset. With Mercury shining brightly at magnitude 0, this is a rare chance to catch a glimpse of the planet before it slips into the morning sky by July 31.

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On June 26, stargazers will be treated to a celestial spectacle as Mercury, the moon, and the dazzling stars Pollux and Castor align in the western sky after sunset. With Mercury shining brightly at magnitude 0, this is a rare chance to catch a glimpse of the planet before it slips into the morning sky by July 31.