On August 12, 2026, skywatchers can enjoy a rare six-planet alignment featuring Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune. Visible before sunrise, Mars and Saturn are the easiest naked-eye targets, while Mercury and especially low-lying Jupiter require a clear eastern horizon. Uranus and Neptune need binoculars or a telescope. The planets will appear along the ecliptic in a wide arc across the sky, rather than forming a perfect line. This date is especially exciting because it also coincides with a total solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, making it one of 2026’s top stargazing nights. https://starwalk.space/en/news/planetary-alignment-august-12-2026