From meteor showers to visible nebulas, August is primed to be an action-packed month for stargazers in the United States. And one of the highlights of the month? The impending meet-up of Jupiter and Venus.

Wake up early to witness the year's most dazzling planetary pairing as Venus and Jupiter close in for a celestial rendezvous.

Plus: The August Full Sturgeon Moon shines, the colorful double star Albireo sparkles, and Mercury reappears in the sky this week.

Highlights include a morning meetup between Jupiter and Venus, a chance to see the Perseid meteor shower, and a window into our own sun's destiny.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Sky watchers across the world will soon witness a rare and beautiful event. On August 12, 2025, Venus and Jupiter will appear close together in the early morning sky. This rare alignment, called a conjunction,

If you head out before sunrise (say, about 5 a.m. local time) and look eastward during the next few days, you’ll see planetary motion in action. Venus, blazing at magnitude –4.0, and Jupiter, no slouch itself shining at magnitude –2.0, are getting closer each day.