New York to get front row seat to witness rare planetary event next month
What's "Parade of the Planets" and where else can people watch it?
May 13, 2024
If you missed out on the recent aurora borealis or northern lights' display over the weekend, then don't be sad because there are many more celestial events that are just around the corner.
One of those events is known as the "Parade of the Planets" and it is going to occur as soon as next month.
Here's everything you need to know about this planetary alignment.
Parade of the Planets
This planetary event occurs when planets align to give Earthlings an unusual chance to see them all at once.
This year, six planets — Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — will align on June 3 and may be viewed by viewers from Earth's Northern Hemisphere.
On the day of the planetary event, the planets will line up in the pre-dawn sky.
How, where to watch planetary alignment?
According to Astronomy magazine, viewers may be able to view the first four clearly with the naked eye, but to view all six of them, viewers may need binoculars or a telescope.
The moon will also be visible between Uranus and Mars.
When will next planetary alignment occur?
If you miss the show, don't worry because you may get to witness the same thing involving the same planets once again on August 28.
Additionally, the next time seven planets align in the sky will be on February 28, 2025, including every planet except Pluto.
The next planetary alignment consisting of at least five planets may be visible to the naked eye on September 8, 2040.
After that, the next time six planets visibly line up in the sky will be on March 15, 2080.
