Stargazers across California have the chance to see two planets in our solar system appear remarkably close together in August, coinciding with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower .

“[Jupiter and Venus] shine brightly in the east before sunrise throughout the month,” according to NASA . “The pair begin the month farther but quickly approach each other in the sky.”

Jupiter and Venus will appear closest over Aug. 11-12, according to NASA, appearing as if they’re “grazing” each other despite still being millions of miles apart. It comes as a popular meteor shower, which will be active through Aug. 23, peaks right around the same time.

Here’s what to know to prepare for two stunning sights.

What is a planetary conjunction?

A planetary conjunction is an astronomical event in which at

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