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Rare Planetary Alignment Graces Pre-Dawn Sky This August

8/27/2025

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On August 27, 2025, six planets—Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune—will align in the pre-dawn sky.
The optimal viewing time is one hour before sunrise, with Venus and Jupiter prominently visible.
Mercury will become less visible as sunlight increases.
A total lunar eclipse is scheduled for September 7, followed by a partial solar eclipse on September 21.

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On August 27, 2025, six planets—Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune—will align in the pre-dawn sky.
The optimal viewing time is one hour before sunrise, with Venus and Jupiter prominently visible.
Mercury will become less visible as sunlight increases.
A total lunar eclipse is scheduled for September 7, followed by a partial solar eclipse on September 21.