Planetary conjunctions 2025: When to see the next one?

Planetary conjunction

A planetary conjunction is an astronomical event in which two planets appear close together in the sky.

Sometimes, in a rare case of planetary conjunction, one planet passes in front of another, creating a planetary occultation.

The planets are actually millions of miles away in space. However, they appear close together in the sky because they approximately follow a similar path across the sky. This path is known as the ecliptic.

Conjunction of Saturn and Mercury on the evening of February 24

Conjunction of Saturn and Mercury on the evening of February 24, 2025
Conjunction of Saturn and Mercury on the evening of February 24, 2025. (Image credit: Stellarium)

Saturn and Mercury will appear within 2 degrees of each other in our sky on the evening of February 24, 2025, creating a planetary conjunction. They will meet in the zodiac constellation Aquarius.

Saturn and Mercury will set together around an hour after sunset on February 24, 2025. Look for them near the western horizon around 40 minutes after sunset. Saturn will be visible to the left of Mercury.

Saturn and Mercury will shine with a magnitude of +1.2 and -1.1, respectively, on the evening of February 24, 2025.

Both Saturn and Mercury will be visible to the naked eye if you have a clear view of the horizon. Mercury will appear brighter than Saturn. You can use a pair of binoculars for better visibility.

Conjunction of Neptune and Mercury on the evening of March 1

Conjunction of Neptune and Mercury on the evening of March 1, 2025
Conjunction of Neptune and Mercury on the evening of March 1, 2025. (Image credit: Stellarium)

Neptune and Mercury will appear within 2 degrees of each other in our sky on the evening of March 1, 2025, creating a planetary conjunction. They will meet in the zodiac constellation Pisces.

Neptune and Mercury will set together around an hour and 30 minutes after sunset on March 1, 2025. Look for them near the western horizon around 40 minutes after sunset. Neptune will be visible to the left of Mercury.

Neptune and Mercury will shine with a magnitude of +8.0 and -0.9, respectively, on the evening of March 1, 2025.

Mercury will be easily visible to the naked eye. It will appear as a bright point of light to the naked eye. However, you need a telescope or high-powered binoculars to see Neptune as it shines beyond the limit of naked-eye visibility.

Conjunction of Mercury and Venus on the evening of March 9

Conjunction of Mercury and Venus on the evening of March 9, 2025
Conjunction of Mercury and Venus on the evening of March 9, 2025. (Image credit: Stellarium)

Mercury and Venus will appear within 6 degrees of each other in our sky on the evening of March 9, 2025, creating a planetary conjunction. They will meet in the zodiac constellation Pisces.

Mercury and Venus will set together around an hour and 30 minutes after sunset on March 9, 2025. Look for them near the western horizon around 40 minutes after sunset. Mercury will be visible to the left of bright Venus.

Mercury and Venus will shine with a magnitude of +0.1 and -4.3, respectively, on the evening of March 9, 2025.

Both Mercury and Venus will be easily visible to the naked eye. Venus will appear much brighter than Mercury.

Conjunction of Mercury and Saturn on the morning of April 10

Conjunction of Mercury and Saturn on the morning of April 10, 2025
Conjunction of Mercury and Saturn on the morning of April 10, 2025. (Image credit: Stellarium)

Mercury and Saturn will appear within 3 degrees of each other in our sky on the morning of April 10, 2025, creating a planetary conjunction.

Mercury and Saturn will rise together around an hour before sunrise on April 10, 2025. Look for them near the eastern horizon around 30 minutes before sunrise. Mercury will be visible to the left of Saturn.

Both Mercury and Saturn will shine with a magnitude of +1.2 on the morning of April 10, 2025.

Both Mercury and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye if you have a clear view of the horizon. You can use a pair of binoculars for better visibility.

Conjunction of Venus and Saturn on the morning of April 28

Conjunction of Venus and Saturn on the morning of April 28, 2025
Conjunction of Venus and Saturn on the morning of April 28, 2025. (Image credit: Stellarium)

Venus and Saturn will appear within 4 degrees of each other in our sky on the morning of April 28, 2025, creating a planetary conjunction. They will meet in the zodiac constellation Pisces.

Venus and Saturn will rise together around an hour and 30 minutes before sunrise on April 28, 2025. Look for them near the eastern horizon around 40 minutes before sunrise. Venus will be visible to the left of Saturn.

Venus and Saturn will shine with a magnitude of -4.4 and +1.2, respectively, on the morning of April 28, 2025.

Both Venus and Saturn will be easily visible to the naked eye. Venus will appear much brighter than Saturn.

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