The editorial team advises you
As a reminder, astronomers speak of alignment when three planets are visible on the same plane, giving the feeling of being placed on an identical line. Which is not exactly the case in reality. From five, they talk about great alignment. Beyond that, sequels are rarer.
Two exceptional astronomical phenomena in two months
However, this is what will happen on Tuesday January 21, when no less than six stars will be in planetary alignment during the morning hours. So, before sunrise, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn will all greet Earth. Four of them will be visible to the naked eye (Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn) while Neptune and Uranus will be visible using a telescope or high-power binoculars.
The editorial team advises you
Again on February 28, where this time seven planets will appear on the “same line”. Mercury adding to the previously mentioned list. This form of planetary parade is a relatively rare spectacle, although to be visible, it depends on the climatic conditions that will occur during that day.
The solar system.
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-Beware of light pollution!
Furthermore, the exact time and the possibilities of seeing much of the solar system depend on where you are. Certain tools like Times and Dates or even Sky tonight allow you to define with a little more precise timing the place, the date and the star that you wish to locate.
The editorial team advises you
To escape the light pollution generated in particular by cities, it is not necessary to go to one of the five dark sky reserves in France, such as that of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre in the Pyrenees. A natural decor is more than enough.
Note that the next session beyond five stars will take place on August 11. A major morning alignment will bring together Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn.
