Venus + Jupiter will glow together in a rare alignment in August

If you are into skywatching, August is a fabulous month for you. While the Perseid meteor shower will not be as visible as it normally is, some visible planets should more than make up for it.

In particular, a rare occurrence featuring an alignment between Venus and Jupiter will be visible during the month. Here’s more:

Venus + Jupiter show off for sky-watchers

Sky Chart Eastern August 2025 — Jupiter and Venus will appear conjoined in the early morning of August 11. (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)

According to NASA, the coupling between the two planets will occur August 11 and 12. Jupiter and Venus will appear to move close to each other over several days before and after those dates, but they reach their closest point on August 11 and 12, separated by only about one degree.

Also, a thin crescent Moon will appear near Venus and Jupiter in the early morning sky August 19 and 20. The planets remain fairly close after their earlier conjunction and can be seen in the eastern sky during the hours before sunrise.

What planets can you see in August?

9d4303be 1791 402a bda4 bce96cc0a797 — Saturn is another planet visible from Earth in August. (“Summertime on Saturn” by NASA Hubble is licensed under CC BY 2.0)

In addition to the rare Venus/Jupiter conjunction, more planets will be visible throughout the month. Here’s what you can see and when:

Mercury begins to make an appearance above the horizon in the second half of August. It stays very low in the sky, remaining under 10 degrees in altitude.
Venus continues to shine exceptionally bright in the eastern sky each morning before sunrise. Look for it about 20 to 30 degrees above the horizon.
Mars is visible low in the western sky for about an hour after sunset. It is roughly as bright as the most prominent stars in the Big Dipper.
Jupiter also rises in the east during the early morning hours, positioned near Venus. However, it appears significantly dimmer by comparison.
Saturn is best viewed between late night and dawn. It rises around 10:30PM at the start of the month, shifting to about 8:30PM by month’s end. As sunrise nears, it will be high in the southern sky.

Be sure to check NASA’s Skywatching Guide for tips on what to see in the skies and when. Also, check out our guide to some of the best spots in Huntsville for skywatching.

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