An amazing sight will be seen in the sky today, six planets of the solar system will be seen in a row; how to see?

New Delhi/Washington. An amazing astronomical event will be visible in the sky on Saturday. In this, after sunset, six planets of the solar system will be seen in a single row. If the sky remains clear, people from all over the world including India will be able to witness this astronomical event. In the language of astronomy, a planetary parade occurs when several planets appear in a row on the same side of the Sun.

Although these planets do not actually line up in space, they appear very close to each other and aligned with the ecliptic when viewed from Earth. This time Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are participating in this parade. This amazing sight will happen about 30 minutes after sunset on February 28. According to experts, spectators should look towards the western direction. People living in different parts of India can watch it from the rooftops of their homes or from any open ground. The interesting thing is that among these planets, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn will be so bright that they can be seen with the naked eye without any equipment.

Venus will be seen the brightest

Venus will appear brightest near the western horizon. Venus and Mercury will be very close to the horizon, while Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Jupiter will appear in sequence above them. Mars will not be visible this month. That’s why it’s being called a six-planet alignment.

Telescope will be needed for these planets

Binoculars or a telescope will be required to view Uranus and Neptune. Difference between planet and star: The easiest way to identify planets is that stars twinkle, while planets shine with steady light. Jupiter will be most easily recognized in this parade because of its intense brightness, appearing near the Orion constellation in the southern sky.

Caution has to be taken

US space agency NASA and other experts have warned that try to see the planets only when the Sun has completely set. Looking directly at the sun can be extremely harmful to the eyes. People living in cities, where light pollution is high, choose rooftops of tall buildings to get a clear view of the western sky.