2025 planetary alignment
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In astronomy, a planetary alignment occurs when multiple planets in solar system appear close together in the night sky, visible at the same time from Earth. However, it is not a true alignment but rather a result of its orbital positions relative to viewpoint of observers. It is also known as a planetary parade.[1][2][3][4]
Phases
[edit]21 January to 21 February
[edit]The ongoing planetary alignment is the first phase of this astronomical event in this year, which apparently began on 21 January and ends on 21 February 2025.[5] During this phase Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn will remain visible in the night sky.[6]
28 February
[edit]The second phase of this astronomical event is predicted to occur on 28 February 2025 with seven planets. The planet Mercury will join with six other planets which were visible during the first phase.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Cuthbertson, Anthony (3 June 2024). "Six planets will align tonight in rare 'planetary parade'". The Independent. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Wattles, Jackie (24 March 2023). "A stunning lineup of five planets will decorate the night sky". CNN. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ Mathewson, Samantha (24 January 2025). "Watch 'planetary parade' online for free on Jan. 25". Space.com. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ Singh, Maanvi (28 March 2023). "Five planets line up to put on celestial show for skywatchers tonight". the Guardian. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Griffin, Krys'tal (21 January 2025). "A planetary alignment will occur on Jan. 21. What will be visible and how to see it". Yahoo News. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Stock, Petra (21 January 2025). "Planet parade: Stargazers to see almost all planets align in the night sky at the same time in rare planetary alignment". the Guardian. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ O'Callaghan, Jonathan (19 January 2025). "Planetary alignment 2025: This is what it really means when seven planets line up in the sky". BBC. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
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