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2025: Stunning Six-Planet Parade and Meteor Shower!

8/10/2025

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Get ready for an astronomical spectacle in August 2025! On the 10th, Illinois and California will be treated to a breathtaking six-planet parade, showcasing Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune just before dawn. Plus, the dazzling Perseid meteor shower will peak on the 12th and 13th, promising a night of shooting stars, even with the moon's glow.

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Get ready for an astronomical spectacle in August 2025! On the 10th, Illinois and California will be treated to a breathtaking six-planet parade, showcasing Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune just before dawn. Plus, the dazzling Perseid meteor shower will peak on the 12th and 13th, promising a night of shooting stars, even with the moon's glow.