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August Sees Rare Planetary Parade: Don’t Miss It!
8/20/2025
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- A planetary parade includes Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune visible until August 20, peaking on August 18-19.
- The crescent moon will align with Jupiter and Venus, enhancing visibility.
- Mercury will be most visible on August 19-20, just above the horizon.
- Stargazers can observe "Earthshine" on the crescent moon, noted by Leonardo da Vinci.
- The next major planetary parade is in October 2028, with events planned for September.
