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Six planets will align in the night sky on June 3. How to see the 'planetary parade' Lisa StardustPrev TopicNext Topic
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Six planets will align in the night sky on June 3. How to see the 'planetary parade'Lisa StardustSun, June 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM PDT·4 min readThe cosmos has put on a show for us this spring, from the total solar eclipse in April that impacted the entire continental U.S. to the geomagnetic storm that led to northern lights in May.
Next up, a “parade of planets” will illuminate the sky.
Starting June 3, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will dazzle the sky as they near each other in the solar system, giving stargazers something special to look at in the morning.
Even though the view may be obscured by the sun and light pollution, astrologers — like me — say it will have astrological effects.
What is a 'parade of planets'?
A parade of planets occurs when several planets are visible in the night sky at once, and appear to form a line.
"The planets will orbit the sun in roughly the same plane (called the ecliptic plane), and at certain times, like we’ll see in June, their positions line up in a way that makes them look to us like they’re close together in the sky. It’s happening because of the specific orbital speeds and paths of the planets around the Sun," John Conafoy, CEO of Integrate Space, tells TODAY.com.
These alignments have different names depending on the number of stars visible.
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Three planets constitutes a mini alignment.
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Four planets are a small alignment, which we saw during April 8’s eclipse.
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Large alignments, like the one we're seeing this June, contain five to six planets.
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A great or full alignment includes all planets and occasionally Pluto.
When will June's 'parade of planets' take place?
The parade of planets starts on the morning of June 3.
How to actually see the parade of planets
The parade of planets will be visible throughout the northern hemisphere and will peak on June 3.
While there are six planets in play, we’ll only be able to view two easily with the naked eye, per NASA: Saturn and Mars.
The space agency explained that Jupiter and Mercury “won’t likely be visible because they’ll be at or below the horizon in morning twilight.”
If you want to use binoculars or a telescope, then you might catch a glimpse of Uranus and Neptune as well.
How do I know it's a planet, not a star?
There are a few key indicators you're looking at a planet and not a star. First, consider the twinkle. If it's not twinkling, then it's a planet.
"Planets look more like a steady light, while stars often twinkle because their light is affected by Earth’s atmosphere," Conafoy says.
Planets also might take on "distinctive colors," Conafoy says. Mars looks reddish, and Venus is more bright and white.
Finally, if you're a regular stargazer, you'll notice stars stay in similar fixed patterns whereas planets will move over days and weeks, Con
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Six planets will align in the night sky on June 3. How to see the 'planetary parade'Lisa StardustSun, June 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM PDT·4 min readThe cosmos has put on a show for us this spring, from the total solar eclipse in April that impacted the entire continental U.S. to the geomagnetic storm that led to northern lights in May.
Next up, a “parade of planets” will illuminate the sky.
Starting June 3, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will dazzle the sky as they near each other in the solar system, giving stargazers something special to look at in the morning.
Even though the view may be obscured by the sun and light pollution, astrologers — like me — say it will have astrological effects.
What is a 'parade of planets'?
A parade of planets occurs when several planets are visible in the night sky at once, and appear to form a line.
"The planets will orbit the sun in roughly the same plane (called the ecliptic plane), and at certain times, like we’ll see in June, their positions line up in a way that makes them look to us like they’re close together in the sky. It’s happening because of the specific orbital speeds and paths of the planets around the Sun," John Conafoy, CEO of Integrate Space, tells TODAY.com.
These alignments have different names depending on the number of stars visible.
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Three planets constitutes a mini alignment.
-
Four planets are a small alignment, which we saw during April 8’s eclipse.
-
Large alignments, like the one we're seeing this June, contain five to six planets.
-
A great or full alignment includes all planets and occasionally Pluto.
When will June's 'parade of planets' take place?
The parade of planets starts on the morning of June 3.
How to actually see the parade of planets
The parade of planets will be visible throughout the northern hemisphere and will peak on June 3.
While there are six planets in play, we’ll only be able to view two easily with the naked eye, per NASA: Saturn and Mars.
The space agency explained that Jupiter and Mercury “won’t likely be visible because they’ll be at or below the horizon in morning twilight.”
If you want to use binoculars or a telescope, then you might catch a glimpse of Uranus and Neptune as well.
How do I know it's a planet, not a star?
There are a few key indicators you're looking at a planet and not a star. First, consider the twinkle. If it's not twinkling, then it's a planet.
"Planets look more like a steady light, while stars often twinkle because their light is affected by Earth’s atmosphere," Conafoy says.
Planets also might take on "distinctive colors," Conafoy says. Mars looks reddish, and Venus is more bright and white.
Finally, if you're a regular stargazer, you'll notice stars stay in similar fixed patterns whereas planets will move over days and weeks, Con
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