Planets aligning

Are You Ready for the Cosmic Traffic Jam? 🚀✨

Don't miss the cosmic conga line this January! Learn how to catch a glimpse of six planets aligning, plus fun facts that are out of this world!

If you've ever felt like the universe is aligning in your favour, this January, it literally might be! Stargazers are gearing up for the long-awaited Planet Parade, where up to six planets will line up in the night sky. Between January and March 2025, the likes of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will be showing off their celestial wares, giving us all an excuse to grab a telescope or cozy up with a blanket in our backyards. So, let’s dust off those binoculars and prepare for a night under the stars!

But hold onto your hats, folks—while some enthusiasts are pronouncing this as a “rare alignment,” it's really more like a cosmic dance party! The best time to catch this stellar show is about 45 minutes after sunset. That's right—set your alarms (or don’t, because who really needs sleep when the universe is your dance floor?), find a nice viewing spot, and look toward the western horizon. Just imagine the photo opportunities: you, a warm cuppa, and six planets all in one spectacular shot!

Not everything will be visible to the naked eye, though. You might need a little help from your space-loving friends—namely, a high-powered telescope—to see the real detail of our celestial neighbours. But don’t fret! Even if Pluto crashes the party and isn’t part of the planetary parade this time, the sight of Mars strutting its stuff beside Venus will still be more than worth a peek. And don’t forget to share your night sky selfies on Instagram—not even your dog can resist the envy!

As we look up, let’s also take a moment to appreciate some fun facts about our cosmic companions. Did you know that Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system? It might as well be the sun's favourite child, as its thick atmosphere traps heat like a pizza oven. And speaking of hot, Jupiter isn’t just a bull in a china shop—it’s a ball of gas that could fit 1,300 Earths inside! So, as you enjoy the Planet Parade in January, think about all the wild and wacky things happening beyond our blue planet! From your humble backyard, keep looking up because the universe has plenty more surprises in store!