A spectacular planetary parade will be visible in the night sky during the months of January and February.
This celestial alignment will include Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, with the planets reaching their maximum brilliance during a nearly 10-day period.
John Goss, an EarthSky astronomer, shared with planet enthusiasts, “January is an excellent time to observe the planets.”
This celestial phenomenon, known as a planetary parade, occurs when several planets in the solar system align in a line from Earth’s viewpoint.
According to NASA, the term “planet parade” is not an official astronomical term, but the general public still uses it to describe the dazzling visibility of several planets.
The phenomenon began on January 21 but will reach its peak around January 29 due to the full moon, and is expected to be visible until mid-February.
However, experts state that Mercury will join the parade in March for a few days, completing the spectacular line-up of all seven planets in the solar system.
Numerous observatories and parks across the US are organizing special events for the planet parade, including the Hayden Planetarium in New York, the Griffith Observatory in LA, and the McDonald Observatory in Texas.
Additionally, several apps can assist cosmic fans in witnessing the breathtaking alignment, with options such as Star Tracker, Sky Map, and Star Walk.
