To close out August, we’ll have aplanet parade, featuring six planets, and ameteor shower.
A conjunction is anastronomy termthat describes when two planets or celestial bodies are close together in the night sky.
Jupiter went first, followed by Mars and now finally Mercury.
When can I see Mercury next to the moon?
Mercury and the moon will be together in the sky for a couple of hours before sunrise.
Mercury should rise around 6 a.m. local time and be right next to the moon.
It also follows the moon sitting close to Jupiter on Tuesday and Mars on Wednesday.
Will I need a telescope to see the planets close to the moon?
Technically, it’ll be bright enough to spot Mercury with the naked eye.
We think having binoculars or a telescope may help out.
We recommend having something to assist you, just in case.
