Starting August 10, 2025, a rare astronomical event will occur with six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the dawn sky. The highlight of this event will be the closest conjunction of Venus and Jupiter on August 12, when the two brightest planets visible to the naked eye will appear within one degree of each other, creating a striking 'double star' effect. This conjunction coincides with the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower, although moonlight may reduce the visibility of fainter meteors. Observers using binoculars or telescopes will also be able to see Jupiter's four Galilean moons: Callisto, Io, Europa, and Ganymede. The event has been described as a 'planet parade' and is expected to offer a spectacular sky show for early morning viewers.
Venus and Jupiter appear close in sky as summer’s best meteor shower peaks this week https://t.co/Ae4Rv2OF5A https://t.co/V2YW2WlwNQ
Saturn and Super Saturn https://t.co/eYhNer1Yd9
Tuesday morning will be the closest conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest objects in the sky next to the moon and the sun. https://t.co/peAqTCJdSG