jed turtle
a brother in the Lord
Rare Cosmic Event Will See 5 Planets Align in The Sky. Here's How to Watch.
SPACE21 March 2023
By GRACE ELIZA GOODWIN & MORGAN MCFALL-JOHNSEN, BUSINESS INSIDER
An artist concept of part of the Solar System. (Alberto Sava's Images/Canva Pro)
Don't miss the planet parade taking place at the end of March.
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, and Mars are set to align in an arc formation on the nights of March 25 through 30, alongside the Moon.
Jupiter may sink into the sunset and get lost in sunlight after the 28th, though, so aim to see this relatively rare cosmic event by then.
If you want to spot all five planets in one night, timing, dark skies, and a clear view of the horizon are key.
How to set yourself up for the planetary parade
You can probably see some of these planets from the city. Venus will be the easiest to spot with the naked eye, because it's the third-brightest object in the sky, after the Sun and Moon.However, some of the other planets, like Uranus and Mercury, may be harder to see. Give yourself the best odds by getting far from city lights, to a place with dark skies, before sunset. Make sure to check the weather and plan for a cloudless evening.
Set up in a spot with a clear, unobstructed view of the western horizon – no mountains or buildings blocking the sunset! You'll need to peer low on the horizon to spot Jupiter and Mercury.
When, where, and how to see the rare alignment of 5 planets in the night sky this month
A rare planetary alignment is happening March 25-28. Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, and Uranus will be visible in the night sky in an arc formation.www.businessinsider.com
