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Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 11:38
Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus and Neptune are separated by hundreds of thousands of kilometres in house, however it’s at present potential to see them aligned from Earth in a spectacular uncommon sight.
The parade of planets might be seen by way of a visible impact alongside the aircraft of the ecliptic, which is the imaginary flat floor of the photo voltaic system on which the planets orbit the solar.
Venus and Saturn are within the southwest (each within the constellation Aquarius), Jupiter is excessive within the constellation Taurus, and Mars is within the east, within the constellation Gemini. Uranus (within the constellation Aries) and Neptune (within the constellation Pisces) can even be seen, however solely by way of a telescope. And, in accordance with the consultants, the most effective day to have the ability to see them is the night time of this Tuesday, 21 January.
It is going to be vital to have a map of the sky or a specialised app (similar to Sky Tonight) to assist find the planets, as some might be confused with the celebrities. And, as is usually advisable for having fun with astronomical phenomena at night time, it is very important avoid sources of sunshine air pollution and to equip your self with binoculars.
One other one in February
These six planets shall be joined in February by yet one more, Mercury, an occasion that’s not anticipated to occur once more for not less than a decade. The most effective day to take pleasure in this sight shall be 28 February.
