On August 10, a rare alignment of six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will appear in an arc across the night sky. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune require binoculars or a telescope. This alignment will continue until late August, with optimal viewing occurring before August 23 due to reduced moonlight. Observers should seek dark locations away from artificial light and use red light flashlights if needed. The next alignment of these six planets will not take place until February 2026.
A rare planetary alignment will occur on August 10, involving Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune visible in an arc in the night sky.
The best opportunities for viewing this planetary parade will be in the nights leading up to August 23, as moonlight will be minimal and Mercury will be furthest from the sun.
For optimal skywatching, observers should find locations away from artificial light and, if necessary, use red light flashlights to mitigate disruptions to night vision.
This planetary alignment will not reoccur until February 2026, making the August 10 visibility a unique astronomical event to experience.
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