Starting August 10, 2025, an astronomical event known as the 'planet parade' will be visible at dawn, featuring the alignment of six planets: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. On August 12, Venus and Jupiter will appear exceptionally close in the sky, an event often described as a 'kiss.' This conjunction coincides with the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower, although moonlight may reduce the visibility of the fainter meteors. Observers will also be able to see Jupiter's four Galilean moons—Callisto, Io, Europa, and Ganymede—through binoculars or small telescopes. The event has attracted attention from astronomy enthusiasts and media outlets, highlighting the opportunity to witness multiple celestial phenomena simultaneously.
Tomorrow morning I hope to use my small telescope to capture Jupiter with Venus. A Celestron Travelscope 70 refractor.
Cuando Venus y Júpiter se encuentran: El "beso" del amanecer que no querrás perderte https://t.co/YwpGFqIGsg
Venus and Jupiter from this morning. 0244UT 10 August 2025. #ThePhotoHour #StormHour https://t.co/9sKJWwAkP6