AMMAN — This week, sky-watchers will have the opportunity to
witness a unique celestial event as
five planets will be visible in closeproximity to each other near the moon, the Associated Press reported.
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Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, and Mars will be lined up for a
planetary hangout near the moon, showcasing a beautiful sight for
astronomy enthusiasts.
Look westThe best day to catch the whole group in one view is on Tuesday,
according to
NASA astronomer Bill Cooke.
Stargazers will need to look to the western horizon right after
sunset, where they will see the planets stretching from the horizon line to
around halfway up the night sky.
However, observers must not be late, as Mercury and Jupiter will
quickly dip below the horizon around 30 minutes after sunset.
Observed anywhereThe alignment of the five planets can be
observed from anywhere on Earth, provided the sky is clear and there is a view of the west. "That's
the beauty of these planetary alignments. It doesn't take much," Cooke
said.
While
Jupiter, Venus, and Mars will be relatively easy to spot due
to their brightness, binoculars may be necessary to catch a glimpse of Mercury
and Uranus, as they will be dimmer. Uranus, in particular, presents a rare
opportunity for
planet collectors to spot it since it is usually not visible.
Cooke advises looking out for its green glow just above Venus,
according to AP.
These
planetary alignments occur when the planets' orbits line up
on one side of the sun from Earth's perspective, and different numbers and groups
of planets line up in the sky from time to time, Cooke said.
Last summer, there was a five-planet lineup, and there will be
another one in June with a slightly different makeup.
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