Rare Celestial Lineup Visible on August 13 Morning

Early risers can witness a rare celestial event on August 13, just before sunrise. The crescent Moon will be aligned with Venus, the Morning Star, and Jupiter in a nearly vertical arrangement. This alignment occurs only when the solar system’s plane is upright at dawn, typically during late summer and early fall. By setting an early alarm, viewers can catch this rare opportunity to see the three brightest night sky objects alongside the elusive Mercury, low near the horizon.

Source: https://www.wamc.org/show/strange-universe/2025-08-18/a-wonderful-line-up