Attention star-crossed lovers and cosmic enthusiasts! This August, the universe is throwing the most epic planetary rave you’ll ever witness. Six planets are about to line up like the ultimate celestial conga line, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this astronomical extravaganza.

From August 10 onwards, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are staging a stunning sky performance that’ll make your Instagram stories look like child’s play. Four of these planetary superstars can be seen with your naked eye, while the more elusive Uranus and Neptune will require some stellar binocular skills.

Planetary Peak Performance

The absolute best viewing window is around August 23, when the moonlight takes a backseat and these cosmic rockstars are in full display. Pro tip: Find a dark spot away from city lights, because San Francisco’s light pollution is about to get schooled by some serious planetary swagger.

Celestial Headliners

Jupiter and Venus are the true divas of this show, rising between 2:30 and 3:30 am and shining brighter than your ex’s toxic energy. If you’ve got a telescope, you’ll catch Jupiter’s legendary Red Spot and Venus’s stunning phase changes. Saturn’s rings? Absolutely Instagram-worthy.

Mercury’s Mic Drop

Mercury, the final planet to join this celestial party, will make its grand entrance between 4:30 and 5:30 am. But here’s the cosmic catch - don’t try viewing it with binoculars or telescopes unless you want to risk some serious eye damage. Safety first, sky watchers!

The next time all six planets will align like this? February 2026. So grab your star charts, coffee, and a sense of wonder - this astronomical event is about to blow your mind.