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Early risers in Santa Clarita are set to be treated to one of the most dazzling celestial shows of the year as a rare planetary parade stretches across the pre-dawn sky.
Six planets, along with a delicate crescent Moon, are set to appear in a graceful arc above the eastern horizon, creating a cosmic lineup that won’t return again this year.
The August planet parade is especially significant because it marks the final planetary alignment of 2025. After this week, Mercury will slip back into the Sun’s glare and disappear from view, breaking up the perfect arc, according to NASA.
While Venus and Jupiter will remain morning companions for several more days, the configuration with the Moon is expected to be one of the most striking alignments of the year.
From Aug. 19 and Aug. 20, the crescent moon will line up with Jupiter and Venus and be a “great guidepost” to help people spot the planets, Fazekas adds.
The planetary parade will be visible around 45 minutes before sunset and the next one won’t happen until Feb. 28, 2026, according to Starwalk.
Six of the seven planets visible from Earth will be in the night sky if lucky stargazers look up at the right time, including:
- Mercury– Visible to the naked eye, but binoculars will make it easier to spot.
- Venus– Visible to the naked eye.
- Jupiter– Visible to the naked eye.
- Uranus– Binoculars are needed to see this planet.
- Neptune– A small telescope might be needed to see this planet.
- Saturn– Visible to the naked eye.
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