A planetary conjunction takes place when two or more planets seem to align closely in the sky as viewed from Earth, despite being separated by tens of millions of kilometres in space.

It'll be an active sky over several days in August 2025, with planets visible, meteor showers and nebulas popping up. Here's your handy guide for NJ.

Jupiter-Venus conjunction: How to see our solar system's 2 brightest planets in August Here's what to know about the rendezvous between Jupiter and Venus, and how to see the two bright planets in ...

But it was the third conjunction on June 20, 1881, in the morning sky, that began the current 24-year cycle. This will continue until the very last, an evening apparition on Jan. 30, 2746.

Before sunrise on April 25, a slender waning crescent moon will appear left of Venus and Saturn to create the tilted happy face.

How to see Venus, Jupiter conjunction from Florida While telescopes certainly will enhance the view, spectators don't necessarily need any equipment to spot Venus and Jupiter in the pre-dawn sky ...