The phenomenon of parallel planets is a very rare thing. Reportedly this phenomenon will last until April 29, 2022.
There are various kinds of rare astronomical phenomena that are very fascinating. Planetary parallels or conjunctions are currently in progress.
In fact, Indonesians can see this phenomenon firsthand. What exactly are these parallel planets?
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The Phenomenon of Parallel Planets Shocks People
Recently many have become a discussion on social media about an unusual natural phenomenon. Circulating a photo in the form of a point of light that is in the sky but parallel to the moon.
The photo was first uploaded on the internet on April 24, 2022. The upload immediately went viral. Not a few people are also curious about it.
According to the owner of the account that shared the photo, what they shared was an image of a parallel planet. This phenomenon is very rare, ie once every 100 years.
Summarizing from various sources, the phenomenon of the parallel position of the planets includes quintet conjunctions, namely five celestial bodies that appear visually aligned between Saturn-Mars-Venus-Jupiter-moon.
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What is the Expert’s Explanation of This Phenomenon?
Because photos of this rare phenomenon have gone viral on social media, various irresponsible speculations have emerged.
Before it got worse, then members finally intervened to explain about this phenomenon.
According to researchers at the LAPAN-BRIN Space Research Center, Andi Prince, the public can witness this phenomenon since 04.00 local time from the east and extends to the southeast.
He also added that the phenomenon of parallel planets or quintet conjunctions would last until April 29, 2022.
“Except on April 29, new phenomena can be seen at the beginning of astronomical dawn or 75 minutes before sunrise,” said Andri.
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Have a Once 100 Year Cycle
Actually there is no need to worry about this rare phenomenon. Quintet conjunction ever occurred on March 8, 1926 which coincided with 23 Shaban 1344 H.
So, this planetary conjunction cycle will occur exactly every 96 years and 1.5 months in the Gregorian year and 99 years and 1 month in the Hijri year.
That is why, on a large scale this quintet conjunction phenomenon occurs once every 100 years.
When this phenomenon occurs, the planets will become each other and pass, so that they are in a close position.
These planets will also be in a straight line with other planets so that they are called planetary conjunctions.
You need to know that the straight line that is formed is not only a straight line towards the Sun, but can also be facing towards or to the left, even diagonally.
So, the resulting line is not only straight forward, but also sideways.
Andi Pangerang said that the next parallel planetary phenomenon would occur on June 13, 2118, which coincides with Shawwal 23 1542 H. (R10/HR-Online)
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