For the first time in 396 billion years! There will be 7 planets in a row in the sky, know everything about the Planet Parade
Planet Parade: An amazing astronomical event is going to happen in the sky today. This "Planet Parade" come on "parade of planets" It is said. During this time, many planets of the solar system will be seen in a row. This sight is rare and very special, seeing which will be a memorable experience. This parade of planets will be visible after sunset and the special thing is that it can be seen even with normal eyes.
Planet Parade is not a common event. In this, many planets are visible in the same direction at the same time. Starting from January 21, this parade will continue till March 8, in which planets like Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune and Uranus will shine. Let us take a look at every important information about this rare astronomical event.
What is Planet Parade?
The planets of the solar system always revolve in their orbit around the Sun. When some planets gather on one side of the Sun for a short time and appear almost in a straight line, this phenomenon is called planet parade or planetary alignment.
Planetary positions and time
According to American website Starwalk, this parade will start immediately after sunset on January 21. During this time Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune and Uranus will be seen together. However, they will not be in a completely straight line, but will be a few degrees up and down.
Hannah Sparks, planetarium supervisor at Florida's Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, said. "They will not be in a straight line, but will appear very close to each other on one side of the Sun."
Which planets will you be able to see?
You will be able to see Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with normal eyes. You will be able to see Neptune and Uranus through a telescope. During this time, Venus will appear brightest, while Mars will appear like a red dot. Saturn will appear blurry and Jupiter as a white dot.
Will Planet Parade be seen in India?
According to the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, this parade can be seen in India from 21 January to 13 February.
Founder of Bengaluru Astronomy Club, Vijay Kapoor said that this view will be most amazing on January 21 at 7:30 pm. It can be easily seen from the roof of the house, tall building or any dark place.
How to see this amazing sight?
Go to a clean and dark place, away from any city.
To view the Planet Parade, use mobile apps like Star Walk, Stellarium or Sky Portal.
Use a telescope for a better experience.
Is this happening for the first time in 396 billion years?
According to Forbes report, this claim is false. Only 13.8 billion years have passed since the universe was formed. Therefore, the claim that this incident is happening for the first time in 396 billion years has been rejected. However, the coming together of the planets is a rare and beautiful astronomical phenomenon.
When will the next Planet Parade take place?
This parade will also be seen on 25 January and 20 February. This parade will end on March 8. This last parade will include the planets Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Mercury.
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