Planetary Parade to Brighten UK Skies Tonight
five planets in the night sky will adjust in an unprecedented and fantastic heavenly occasion this evening, apparent from the UK. Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus will be in every way noticeable involving simply our eyes or optics in this uncommon “planetary procession.”
A 400-Year Rarity
This is a rare alignment with unique orbits and positions adopted by the planets in our solar system. This has not happened since the year 1623, and will next occur after 400 years. So tonight makes it a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
Best viewing times and locations
It can be seen from the UK about at 10 pm BST peaking between 11 pm and 1 am. To appreciate the better view of the planets, an unlit, wide horizon should be looked for. Binoculars or a telescope would make it even more fun.
Celestial Show
This is a rare alignment that opens up a possibility to wonder at the miracles of our solar system. Now, the planets will cross over each other in the sky as they move forward and take different positions, playing out with incredible celestial mechanics.
- Planetary Parade
The following is a summary of what’s in store in order to be able to witness the parade:
Mercury The smallest planet in our solar system, Mercury will be a small, bright dot in the western sky.
-Mars The Red Planet will be visible in the eastern sky, its reddish hue distinctive among the other planets.
Venus: The brightest planet in the sky, Venus will be visible in the western sky, shining brightly like a diamond.
Jupiter The largest in our system, Jupiter would be in the eastern sky by massive size and stormy atmosphere.
Uranus seventh from the sun:
This seventh planet from the sun would show itself in the eastern sky at night. By the blue color, it is tilted making this a special viewing. End
1. Wear comfortable clothing It will be a cold evening, so wear comfortable dress and carry a sweeping to keep you warm.
2. Find a dark spotGet away from city lights; the chances of seeing planets are lesser because of the presence of city lights.
3. Bring your binocularsBinoculars can allow you to view the planets close up and enhance your experience.
4. Download a stargazing app: Sky Map or Star Walk will identify which are planets and provide more information about the night sky.
You won’t miss this show of the planets that appears very rarely in the night sky. It is truly a parade in the night sky. You sure will not like to miss such a thing. Pick up your binoculars and head to some dark place and wait to see something you will get starstruck!
