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Six Planets Align This Month: Don't Miss the Show!

8/16/2025

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Six planets will align this month in the last planetary parade of the year, visible without equipment.
Key planets include Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury, best viewed before sunrise in the eastern sky.
Clear horizons are recommended for optimal visibility.
A crescent moon will join the display, with another parade anticipated in February.

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Story summary

Six planets will align this month in the last planetary parade of the year, visible without equipment.
Key planets include Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury, best viewed before sunrise in the eastern sky.
Clear horizons are recommended for optimal visibility.
A crescent moon will join the display, with another parade anticipated in February.