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A rare astronomical event will occur on November 30, when the near-Earth asteroid Eros passes close to the Andromeda Galaxy, with a live stream featuring expert commentary and views from telescopes, offering a unique opportunity to observe both celestial objects in the night sky.
Saturn will be at its closest and brightest on September 21 during opposition, offering a prime viewing opportunity, with the planet appearing fully illuminated and at its largest size in the night sky, and the event coinciding with a partial solar eclipse visible from parts of the Southern Hemisphere.
On August 23, 2025, skywatchers will witness a rare planetary alignment featuring six planets—Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune—visible in the pre-dawn sky, with Venus and Jupiter being the most prominent. This event coincides with a 'black moon' phase, marking the third of four new moons in a season, providing an excellent opportunity for stargazing before sunrise.
A rare 'planet parade' will be visible before sunrise on August 17, featuring Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, and the moon, with the best viewing around an hour before sunrise, and the event continuing with similar alignments until August 21.
The 2025 Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 12-13, and a free online livestream by the Virtual Telescope Project will offer real-time views of the event, which can produce 50-100 meteors per hour under dark skies, with the brightest visible during pre-dawn hours.
On July 15, a rare conjunction will occur in the eastern sky where the moon, Saturn, and Neptune appear close together, offering a unique viewing opportunity for skywatchers across the U.S., with Saturn and the moon easily visible and Neptune challenging to observe due to its faintness.