A rare phenomenon has been happening in the sky since last Friday (3). Visible in many parts of the world, alignment 5 planets The solar system will occur within a month June. Thus, according to Sky and Telescope, the “planetary parade” covers the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter as well as Saturnin the same order.

It’s worth noting that seeing 2 or 3 planets close together, a phenomenon known as a conjunction, is even common, but seeing five planets is a little more difficult. The last time 5 planets were sequentially placed on the horizon with the naked eye was almost 18 years ago, more precisely in December 2010. 2004. But this year, the distance between Mercury and Saturn will be much smaller than last time.

According to the information, the planets are approaching each day, while at the beginning of the month (June 3 and 4) this approach and the beginning of alignment could already be seen in the sky.

In this “planetary parade” day June 24 this will be best for those who wish to visualize the alignment clearly, as the crescent will also be aligned and shining between the planets Venus and Mars.

Sky and Telescope experts also said that Mercury would be harder to detect, so anyone who wants to see the rare phenomenon more clearly and visualize the planet closest to the Sun should use binoculars, placing it on the eastern horizon.

According to researchers, on the 24th of this month “The planetary schedule this morning is even more attractive. First, Mercury will be much easier to see, which will make the alignment of the five planets much more accessible. And you will have about an hour to enjoy the view from the moment Mercury appears above you. from the horizon until the rising sun washes it from the sky.

“But the real bonus is the waning crescent moon, located between Venus and Mars and serving as a representative of the Earth. At this time of the month, the planets are scattered across the sky – the distance between Mercury and Saturn will be 107 °.. the researchers conclude.

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Via: BGR Source: Sky and Telescope