Science / Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn... can see 5 planets together, rare sight to come

Zoom News : Jun 05, 2022, 08:40 AM
Science: This is happening for the first time in 18 years that the five planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be in a sequence throughout this month and they will be arranged in the early morning. can be seen. Diana Hannikainen, Observing Editor for Sky & Telescope, told NPR that it's not rare for the five planets to line up like this. These planets last came in a similar line in 2004. In 2040 also they will come together.Heineken says that even if this event is not rare, but if you go outside the house early in the morning and you see these planets, then it will be rare in you.

As June progresses, Mercury will become easier to see. The sight is expected to be very special on June 24. On that day, people will also be able to see the crescent moon falling between Venus and Mars.

If you want to see this view, then reach the place about 30 minutes before sunrise, from where you can see this view. The best place to see it is in the horizon to the east. It can be seen with binoculars.

Don't be discouraged if you don't see Mercury, says Heinrich. Some people may see five planets at the beginning of the month, but even if four planets are visible, that too will be a beautiful sight.

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