🌌 Rare Six-Planet ‘Parade’ To Light Up The Sky This Sunday

GLOBAL SKY – Stargazers worldwide will be treated to a rare planetary parade on Sunday, August 24, 2025, when six planets align across the sky before sunrise.

Four planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn — will be visible to the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope.

This cosmic alignment is one of the most anticipated astronomy events of 2025, and skywatchers are being urged not to miss it.

When and Where To See the Planet Parade

• Best viewing time: At least one hour before sunrise on August 24.

• Venus & Jupiter: The brightest and easiest to see, separated by about 12 degrees (the width of an outstretched fist) in the eastern sky.

• Saturn: Visible low in the west-southwest, but will fade as sunrise approaches.

• Mercury: The trickiest to spot — just above the eastern horizon, about 45 minutes before sunrise. Requires a clear, unobstructed view; binoculars may help.

• Uranus & Neptune: Farther out, visible only with binoculars or telescopes.

Note: The moon will not interfere with visibility during this parade, making for an even clearer view.

Skywatching Highlights Around the Parade

In addition to the planetary line-up:

• Gemini constellation: Look left of Venus and Jupiter to see Castor and Pollux.

• Orion constellation: To the lower-right, you’ll find Betelgeuse and the iconic Orion’s Belt — three bright stars aligned vertically.

What’s Next in the Night Sky

This rare six-planet alignment will last only a few days, as Mercury sinks back into the Sun’s glare after August 26. But the 2025 skywatching calendar remains packed:

• Sept. 7: A dramatic “Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse, visible across Asia, Africa, and western Australia.

• Sept. 19: A thin crescent moon will appear beside Venus and Regulus (Leo’s brightest star) in a stunning planetary conjunction.

• Sept. 21: A partial solar eclipse will occur over parts of the Pacific Ocean.

• Sept. 21: Saturn at opposition — the ringed planet will be at its biggest, brightest, and best of all 2025.

Astronomers say the next planet parade of this scale won’t occur until October 2028, when five planets will align before sunrise.

GlobalWorldCitizen.com Insight

This planet parade of 2025 highlights not only the beauty of astronomy but also how such celestial events unite people worldwide in wonder.

• For stargazers: A rare chance to view multiple planets with the naked eye.

• For educators & astronomers: An opportunity to engage the public with astronomy outreach and STEM inspiration.

• For humanity: A reminder of our place in the cosmic dance of the solar system.

Don’t miss this weekend’s spectacle — the sky is offering a celestial show for the ages.