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This weekend offers a great opportunity to view the 'planet parade' with Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible in the pre-dawn sky, while Mercury may be disappearing from view. Uranus and Neptune are more elusive, requiring binoculars or a telescope. The event is best observed an hour before sunrise, with specific planet positions depending on your location, and will be followed by a similar five-planet display in October 2028.
The 'planet parade' on August 18, 2023, features six planets visible to the naked eye before sunrise, with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, complemented by a crescent moon, offering a spectacular early morning skywatching opportunity, especially on August 20 when the moon is near Venus.
A rare 'planet parade' featuring six planets (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) will be visible in the eastern sky from August 17 to 20, with most visible to the naked eye except Uranus and Neptune, which require a telescope. The event coincides with a waning crescent moon, enhancing the viewing experience, especially on August 19 and 20.
The new moon on April 8 will bring a total solar eclipse, known as the "Great American Eclipse," visible from Mexico to the Maritime Provinces of Canada. A partial eclipse will be visible across much of North America. Additionally, the night of the new moon will offer views of Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn, as well as constellations such as Orion, Leo, and the Big Dipper. In the Southern Hemisphere, the Southern Cross and other constellations will be visible.