Planetary Parade: Seven Planets Align in Night Sky
Seven planets will align in the night sky creating a planetary parade, a rare event that won't happen again until 2040. Some planets are easier to spot than others, with Venus, Jupiter, and Mars visible to the naked eye. Stargazers can use telescopes and apps to help locate the planets.
Key Points
- Planetary parades involve multiple planets aligning in the night sky
- Seven-planet parades are fairly rare occurrences
- Planets in our solar system appear to align due to their orbits around the Sun
Pros
- Rare celestial event that occurs only every few years
- Opportunity for stargazers to see multiple planets at once
Cons
- Some planets like Neptune and Saturn are difficult to spot without special equipment
- Limited visibility due to planets' positions near the horizon