Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter – A Brilliant Dawn Encounter
On August 12, 2025, catch a breathtaking sight as Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets, come into close conjunction—just 51 arcminutes apart—sharing the same right ascension in the constellation Gemini. Visible from New Delhi from 3:01 AM, the pair will rise high to 30° above the eastern horizon before fading into dawn around 5:30 AM. With Venus at magnitude –4.0 and Jupiter at –1.9, this radiant duo will light up the pre-dawn sky—perfect for viewing with the naked eye or binoculars.
