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Don't Miss the Stunning Planet Parade This August!

8/18/2025

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A "planet parade" with six planets and a crescent moon will take place on August 18, 2025, before sunrise.
Optimal viewing is at 4 AM BST, featuring Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in the eastern sky.
The crescent moon will be visible above Venus and Jupiter, enhancing the spectacle.
The event continues until August 21, when Mercury will no longer be visible.

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A "planet parade" with six planets and a crescent moon will take place on August 18, 2025, before sunrise.
Optimal viewing is at 4 AM BST, featuring Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in the eastern sky.
The crescent moon will be visible above Venus and Jupiter, enhancing the spectacle.
The event continues until August 21, when Mercury will no longer be visible.