On this date, Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation — the moment when it appears farthest from the Sun in the evening sky. Since Mercury orbits closer to the Sun than Earth, it is usually hidden in the Sun’s glare. During elongation, however, the planet briefly becomes visible after sunset. Low in the western sky, Venus and Saturn can also be seen nearby, forming what many people call a “planet parade.” In reality, the planets are not close together in space. They only appear grouped b

Six planets and the Moon aligned: Spectacular sky parade! 🪐✨ Between August 16 and 21, 2025, a rare planetary alignment will be visible in the early morning sky just before sunrise. Six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will appear aligned along with the Moon at various points during this period. The event offers a spectacular sight with Mercury reaching its greatest elongation on August 19, making it easier to spot. Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a tel

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