Don’t miss the Planet Parade which will take place at the end of March.
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars set to align in an arc on the night of March 25 to 30, along with the Moon.
Jupiter may sink at sunset and get lost in the sun after the 28th, so try to view it in relative terms A rare cosmic event at that time.
If you want to see All five planets On any given night, timing, dark skies, and a clear view of the horizon are key.
How to prepare for a planetary parade
Maybe you can see some of these planets from the city. Venus will be easiest to see with the naked eye, as it is the third brightest object in the sky, after the Sun and Moon.
However, some other planets, such as Uranus and Mercury, can be difficult to see. Give yourself the best chance by moving away from city lights, to a place with dark skies, before the sun sets. Be sure to check the weather and plan for a clear evening.
Stay where you have a clear, unobstructed view of the western horizon – no mountains or buildings to block the sunset! You have to look down on the horizon to see Jupiter and Mercury.
While most of the planets should be visible to the naked eye, you may need binoculars or even a telescope to see Uranus and get the full parade of five planets.
An easy way to learn about planets is to download an astronomy app such as Sky Tonight or SkySafari, which will show you the location of each planet in the night sky.
Where to look and what to expect in the hours after sunset
As soon as the sun dips below the horizon, look west. Low in the sky, where the sun has just set, Jupiter and Mercury will appear side by side.
Dwindling sunlight can make them difficult to see with the naked eye. So if you can’t find it at first, try binoculars. Just make sure the sun is below the horizon so you don’t hurt your eyes looking through the binoculars.
The duo will only be visible less than an hour after sunset. Then, they will sink below the horizon and you won’t be able to see them.
Now it’s time to admire Venus – the brightest star-like object in the night sky, standing above Jupiter – and look at Uranus with your binoculars.
Uranus will soon be above and to the left of Venus. You’ll be able to see the dim planet better now that sunlight has faded from the sky, taking Jupiter and Mercury with it. You’ll have an hour or two to hunt before the duo also sinks below the horizon.
On the other hand, you will have plenty of time to explore the red planet, Mars. It will appear bright red and high in the sky southwest, above the crescent and slightly to the left from March 25 to 27, and then below the full moon on March 28 and beyond.
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Good planet: Saturn
If you stay up all night, or wake up again before dawn, you may see Saturn hanging low on the eastern horizon before sunrise on March 27 and 28.
This article was originally published by Interested business.
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