Mercury, moon and Beehive Cluster to align together in August
In a rare three-way conjunction, Mercury, a thin crescent moon, and the Beehive Cluster will appear together before sunrise in August. On August 21, a slim crescent moon will appear close to Mercury, making it easier to spot. By August 28, Mercury will brighten to magnitude -1 and meet Beehive Cluster, creating a celestial trio before sunrise with the moon.