Planets Parade & Meteor Shower Tonight | Jackson News

Get ready for a cosmic spectacle this Wednesday, August 12th—Mississippi skywatchers, you’re in for a treat! Six planets—Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune—are aligning in the predawn sky, plus the Perseid meteor shower peaks around the new moon for darker, clearer views. Rise at least 45 minutes before sunrise, head to a dark spot east-southeast, and grab binoculars (or a telescope) to spot the fainter worlds. Meteors may appear as early as 10 PM, but the best show is between midnight and dawn—just bring bug spray and stay cool under summer’s heat. No solar eclipse here, but don’t miss this dazzling celestial lineup above your head. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e57e698f3f41b1f