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Planet Parades…

Moon set to “go black” on August 23rd

A planetary parade is a celestial event where multiple planets appear close together in the night sky. On August 23, 2025, there will be a morning planetary parade featuring six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—visible before sunrise. The new moon also occurs on this date, providing a darker sky for better viewing.
When to Look
The best time to view the alignment is in the two hours before dawn. The exact time will depend on your specific location, so checking a stargazing app or website is recommended for the most accurate timing.
Where to Look
The planets will appear stretched across the eastern sky, following the ecliptic (the path the Sun, Moon, and planets appear to follow).
* Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter will be clustered low on the eastern horizon and are the brightest and easiest to spot. Venus and Jupiter will be particularly dazzling.
* Saturn and Neptune will be higher in the sky, toward the southeast. Saturn is visible to the naked eye, while Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope.
* Uranus will be in the southeastern sky, and similar to Neptune, you will likely need binoculars to see it.
For the best viewing experience, find a location with an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon and minimal light pollution.
A Rare Alignment of Six Planets is Happening. You Should Not Miss This. This video from YouTube explains the rare planetary alignment and why you should try to view it.

Look Up

Local weather channel conditions permitting.

Enjoy the show.

Planets lining up, Western sky…

Weather permitting you will see.

Waxing moon, western sky…

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Lining up in formation.

The Moon to join behind Mercury June 27 2022

The Moon will be behind Mercury in a parade of seven planets on Monday June 27th 2022.

The planets are in the order of their orbit around the sun.

Thirty minutes before daylight in the eastern sky. Optics to see all.

October 1st 1958 NASA open for business...
File Photo KDG