Six planets align on 12 August 2026 — four visible to the naked eye

On the morning of 12 August 2026, six planets of the Solar System will appear simultaneously above the horizon. Four of them will be visible to the naked eye, though some may be difficult to spot just before sunrise. Uranus and Neptune will require a telescope. The same morning is set to feature additional astronomical events, making it one of the most remarkable sky-watching opportunities of that summer.

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