The bright stars Castor and Pollux will be positioned to the left of the moon in the early morning hours of Aug. 19. Mercury, meanwhile, will be visible close to the horizon, but will swiftly become lost in the glare of the sun, which rises at 6:11 a.m. ET (1011 GMT) for viewers in New York.

Bright Venus is moving quickly through Gemini, now several degrees south of Pollux this morning, while the Moon crowds closer to Mercury.

A rare Venus-Mercury conjunction promises cosmic harmony, enhancing connections and self-expression. This alignment favors open communication in relationships, potentially rekindling romance through thoughtful dialogue.

In this video, we strip away the digital magic, the filters, and the CGI to reveal what Venus really looks like—in all its harsh, alien, and violently active detail. These images are not meant to impress or beautify;

Whether you’re revving up to kick off a new school year, making the most of days spent soaking up the sun pool or beachside or sneaking in your summer vacation, August feels like a month made for stepping up the romance in your everyday life.

Venus was at inferior conjunction on Aug. 13, in line between the Earth and the sun. Now it is swinging away from that line, speeding ahead of the Earth in its faster orbit.

Khaite is a new addition to Williams's US Open collection, joining K-Swiss, Ralph Lauren, Adidas, and EleVen, her own activewear line. Lacoste, on the other hand, has dressed the A-lister before, including at the 2025 Met Gala.

Coco Gauff found herself so captivated by the return of Venus Williams that she cooked dinner with her boyfriend to watch the action.