Planet line up

2022 - 6 - 24

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Rare alignment of 5 planets peaks Friday as crescent moon joins the ... (Space.com)

A rare planetary alignment will peak predawn on Friday (June 24) when the crescent moon joins the party. An alignment like this will not occur again until ...

Our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography to prepare to capture the next stargazing sight in a photo. The moon will continue its tour in the coming days, passing Venus on June 26 and then ending its tour with Mercury on June 27. According to BBC Science Focus, the best time to see the 2022 alignment will be between 3:39 a.m. and sunrise at 4:43 a.m. on the morning of 24 June 2022. According to a statement (opens in new tab)from Sky&Telescope, Mercury should rise about an hour before the sun on Friday, meaning there is ample time to snag a glimpse of the whole parade before the sun puts an end to the viewing party. We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 (opens in new tab) as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide. Our picks for the best stargazing apps may help you with your planning.

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Catch five naked-eye planets lined up in the morning sky on Friday (Astronomy Magazine)

This month, all seven planets line up, joined by the Moon. Pull out binoculars or a small scope to spot Uranus and Neptune. Astronomy: Roen Kelly. This month ...

Catching all seven planets in the morning sky happens relatively infrequently, and the last time such a lineup occurred was in 2004. If you’ve got binoculars or a telescope, you can also catch a glimpse this morning of the two most distant planets in our solar system. But again, since Saturn rises quite early (before midnight, in fact), you can opt to get up just a bit earlier to catch it in a dark sky for the best views. First to rise and last in our tour is magnitude 0.5 Saturn, 42° west of Jupiter. The ringed planet, which looks stunning through any telescope, is 35° high in the constellation Capricornus roughly an hour before sunrise. It’s located in Aries the Ram. Another 19.5° west of the Moon is magnitude 0.5 Mars, swimming among the stars of Pisces. Track 15.5° farther west of the Red Planet to land on bright Jupiter, the second brightest of the lot at magnitude –2.4. All four of the gas giant’s Galilean moons are on display for observers with a telescope this morning: From east to west they are Callisto, Ganymede, Europa, and Io. The first three sit east of the planet; Io sits to Jupiter’s west. Additionally, the famous Great Red Spot is visible on the planet’s broad face this morning, moving from east to west. This month, the morning sky has been chock-full of planets — a rare sight in and of itself. Mercury, which was last to rise, is now about 3.7° above the horizon. The more distant ice giants, though, require binoculars to see their dimmer disks, and they’re bucking the trend by standing out of order as well. By about 50 minutes before sunrise, the entire tableau is on display. We’ll go from east to west through the lineup. Plus, that’s not all: In addition to the five “classical” planets — Mercury through Saturn — Uranus and Neptune are also in line.

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When do planets align in 2022? Date Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter ... (NationalWorld)

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are set to align in the night sky for the first time in almost 20 years. It's an exciting time for stargazers and ...

“People may also find themselves wanting to learn because Jupiter relates to learning and higher education. When Mars and Jupiter come together they can really make things happen. Venus will be the penultimate of the planets to rise at 3:03 am, becoming the brightest member of the line-up. Will I be able to see the planets align in the UK? Saturn will be the first of the planets to appear, rising above the horizon just before midnight. So, when will the planets align, what order will the planets be in and can you see them from the UK?

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Watch a rare 5-planet alignment peak in the sky this weekend - CNN (CNN)

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will align in the sky and shine especially bright during its peak on June 24.

And give your eyes about 20 to 30 minutes -- without looking at your phone or other electronics -- to adjust to the darkness so the meteors will be easier to spot. The best time to view the five planets is in the one hour before sunrise, she said. Partial solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in front of the sun but only blocks some of its light. Find an open area with a wide view of the sky. The only requirement is a clear sky in the direction of the alignment. A waning crescent moon will be joining the party between Venus and Mars on Friday, adding another celestial object to the lineup.

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Amazing 5-Planet Alignment Putting on Lengthy Show. Here Are ... (WTTW News)

The planetary alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn has been going on for weeks and can be seen through the end of June, giving people multiple ...

On June 24, the moon will appear between Mars and Venus, metaphorically standing in for Earth. By June 27, the crescent moon will be to the left of Mercury, essentially at the head of the line, making it easier to spot the planets. — The planets are arrayed east to south. Look for Mercury low in the east and then scan southeast to south, not in a straight line. The planets are best visible an hour before sunrise. Though these same planets have all aligned in recent years, this particular grouping is special in that the planets are appearing in the same order as their position in the solar system, a far rarer occurrence and one that won’t happen again until 2040. — Be prepared to lose a little sleep.

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When do the planets align? How to watch the 2022 planetary ... (iNews)

Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Mercury are all lining up for our delight this week.

The last planet will appear about 30 or 40 minutes before sun rise The best time to view it will be around 24 June. The planets will first start to appear in the middle of the night and then one by one each one will be revealed.

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Stunning rare five-planet alignment set to be visible above the UK ... (expressandstar.com)

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus are set to align in a rare planetary occurrence, forming a straight line in the sky which, in ...

Saturn will appear in the sky towards the south east." Look up starting tonight to see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn spread out and appear to line up in the sky. A rare 5-planet alignment + the crescent moon will be visible an hour before sunrise for the next 3 mornings. (For Mercury, you might need binoculars.) Should be quite a show.— The REAL Mark Johnson (@MarkJWeather) @wews pic.twitter.com/d305M9xOZN June 22, 2022 It may be worth scoping out a good viewing spot ahead of time to improve your chances." Unlike stars, they don't appear to twinkle, and Mars is noticeably orange, whereas Saturn is faintly golden.

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Five planets to align in rare planetary conjunction; How and Where ... (Jagran Josh)

Five Planets Alignment: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will form a straight line making a planetary conjunction. The last time it happened was in ...

The alignment of 5 planets- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will occur in the morning of June 24. The moon will also continue its tour in the coming days, passing Venus on June 26 and then ending its tour with Mercury on June 27. The 5 planet conjunction can also be seen on the other days of the month. Saturn will lead out the parade, raising around 23.21 PM local time (June 23) for those in New York. The exact timing of the 5 planet alignment will vary depending on the specific locations. The conjunction of two or three planets is a fairly common occurrence, however, being able to see 5 planet alignment at the same time is a rare event. Look up starting tonight to see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn spread out and appear to line up in the sky.

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Five planets line up in rare planetary conjunction (BBC News)

In a clear sky, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen shining before dawn. It's a special opportunity to see Mercury, which is usually obscured ...

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