A rare celestial event occurred on Tuesday, August 12, as the planets Venus and Jupiter aligned in the eastern sky. This marked the first act of a six-planet “planet parade” visible before sunrise. The next several days will feature increasingly spectacular planetary displays.
Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets in the solar system, were separated by just 0.9 degrees on Tuesday, August 12. By Wednesday, they will begin to drift apart. Saturn will be visible in the southern sky during this time.
Mercury, often difficult to spot due to its low altitude, will rise above Venus and Jupiter approximately 45 minutes before sunrise. Its visibility will peak around August 19, with the moon appearing near Mercury on these days.
The “planet parade” will continue through October 2028 when five planets will be visible together before sunrise. In the coming months, Saturn is expected to reach its brightest point on September 21, while Jupiter will be at its largest and brightest in January 2026.
Over the next week, a waning crescent moon will appear near Venus and Jupiter, increasing visibility of these celestial bodies. The event will peak this weekend with a series of planetary alignments visible before sunrise.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/08/12/six-planet-parade-on-wednesday-when-and-where-to-see-four-bright-planets