Astronomy ❯ Planets ❯ Gas Giants

Jupiter

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Six-Planet Parade Peaks Before Dawn Aug. 24–25 as Mercury Fades From View

Mercury’s low altitude keeps the full lineup visible only briefly before it sinks back into the sun’s glare.

Crescent Moon Joins Ongoing Six-Planet Pre-Dawn Parade