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Stargazers Prepare for Rare Planetary Alignment This September

9/1/2025

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On September 1, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury will align in the predawn sky, visible in the east.
Mercury will rise an hour before sunrise, creating a diagonal line with Venus and Jupiter.
Stargazers need a clear view to see this alignment before Mercury fades into sunlight.
A telescope can enhance views of Jupiter's moons and the phases of Venus and Mercury.
Image submissions can be sent to Space.com for sharing.

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Story summary

On September 1, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury will align in the predawn sky, visible in the east.
Mercury will rise an hour before sunrise, creating a diagonal line with Venus and Jupiter.
Stargazers need a clear view to see this alignment before Mercury fades into sunlight.
A telescope can enhance views of Jupiter's moons and the phases of Venus and Mercury.
Image submissions can be sent to Space.com for sharing.