Weeks following the awe-inspiring total solar eclipse, astronomy enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness a unique occurrence of six planets aligning in the early morning sky. Parade of planets date This rare cosmic event is scheduled to take place during the initial week of June. In this event, the planets come together in a remarkable display of alignment. The term “planetary alignment” refers to the arrangement of planets within the solar system. It creates the illusion of being in a straight line or in close proximity when observed from a specific vantage point, such as Earth. It is important to note that this phenomenon is primarily a trick of perspective rather than a true alignment of planets in space. Parade of planets: which planets will be there During the alignment of six planets, some may not be visible to the naked eye due to their distance from Earth. The Moon will also affect visibility. Mercury and Jupiter will be hard to see because of their proximity to the Sun, while Mars and Saturn will be dimly visible. Observers will need telescopes or high-powered binoculars to see Uranus and Neptune. Throughout the late night hours, the luminous Saturn with a magnitude of 1.1 will be the initial celestial body to emerge. It radiates brightly within the Aquarius constellation. Following closely behind, Neptune with a magnitude of 7.9 can be found in the neighbouring Pisces constellation. Although it will necessitate the use of binoculars to distinguish its subtle presence. As the night advances, the crimson-hued Mars boasting a magnitude of 1.0 will ascend. It is also situated in the Pisces constellation. It will be easily observable without the aid of any optical instruments. Subsequently, as the first light of dawn breaks, Uranus with a magnitude of 5.8, Jupiter with a magnitude of -2.0, and Mercury with a magnitude of -1.4 will adorn the eastern horizon within the Taurus constellation. While Jupiter will undoubtedly captivate observers with its brilliance. The close proximity of Mercury to the Sun may pose a challenge in terms of visibility to the unaided eye.
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