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Rare 5-planet alignment will adorn the sky all of June

Rare 5-planet alignment will adorn the sky all of June
Written by Lahari Basu
Jun 04, 2022, 06:40 pm 2 min read
Rare 5-planet alignment will adorn the sky all of June
This rare occurrence happens every 18-19 years. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)

It is always a larger-than-life feeling to watch celestial activities high up in the sky, be it a solar eclipse, or a shooting star. Sky gazers know that it is not uncommon to spot a couple of celestial bodies, including planets, near Earth. But an even rare occurrence is on the cards as five planets will soon line up next to each other.

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What's going to happen?

Throughout the month of June, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will align in order and can be seen in the early morning hours, according to a release from Sky & Telescope. The five-planet natural lineup can be seen spread across the sky starting low from east to higher up in the south. The last time this occurrence took place was in 2004.

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When and how to see them?

On June 24 you can see an even more beautiful phenomenon. The planets will appear farther apart, along with the crescent moon placed between Mars and Venus. The best time to see them is half an hour before dawn. During the beginning of June, Mercury may be tough to spot but later it will rise higher and be clear on the southeastern horizon.

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Rarity of the event

The alignment last occurred in December 2004. But this year after 18 years, the distance between Mercury and Saturn will be smaller, said the release from Sky & Telescope. This rare celestial wonder will be visible to people around the globe. You don't even need any fancy equipment to watch it. However, a general prerequisite is that the sky should be clear.

#4
When can we watch it again?

These five planets align about every 18-19 years, while some say all eight planets align after every 170 years! But the alignment of the eight planets depends on how one perceives it. Experts say the last time they were in perfect alignment was 1,000 years ago! If you miss this June's five-planet alignment, you will have to wait till 2040 next.

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Having worked in the media industry for six years, Lahari currently writes Lifestyle stories for NewsBytes. Before this, she worked with Microsoft News and Dainik Bhaskar group. An avid traveller, home cook, crocheter, and movie buff, Lahari is always on the lookout for good food, colourful yarns, innovative and thoughtful cinema, and cats! With words as a weapon, nature as strength, optimism as fuel, and an undying thirst for discovery, she is out on a lifelong journey to seek and experience the unknown.
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