Moon aligns with Saturn and Neptune in pre-dawn spectacle

Technology Jun 19, 2025

Heads up, night owls!
On June 19, the Moon will line up with Saturn and Neptune in a rare sky show.
If you're in the eastern US, look east around 1:30am EDT as the Moon rises first, followed by Saturn. Neptune joins in too, but you'll need a telescope to spot it.

When to see the alignment

The trio gets closest on June 18 at 9:11pm EDT (though just below the horizon for most of the US).
For best viewing times where you are, try an app like Stellarium. Pro tip: your pinky finger at arm's length covers about 1 degree of sky—handy for finding planets!
After this alignment, the Moon heads toward Venus and becomes a crescent before turning new on June 25.
Binoculars or a telescope will help you make the most of this rare cosmic meetup.