The next time such a phenomenon will occur will be in 144 years: soon Ukrainians will be able to see a rare parade of 7 planets

Starting from January 21, Ukrainians will be able to observe a unique astronomical phenomenon – a parade of planets. First, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Saturn will be visible in the sky at the same time, and later Mercury will join the "parade."

This is reported by Live Science. In February, the six planets will be joined by a seventh planet, which is considered a "Full Parade."

January 21 is a favorable date for observations, as the Moon will rise only around midnight, providing a dark sky for the bright planets. Uranus and Neptune, although not visible to the naked eye, can be seen with a telescope.

In the western part of the sky, Venus and Saturn will be close to each other, still retaining the effect of their close approach on January 18. Jupiter will shine in the southern part, and Mars in the east. Uranus will be to the right of Jupiter, and Neptune will be directly above Venus. However, you will need a powerful telescope to see Uranus and Neptune.

The parade of planets will last throughout January and even February, but the best conditions for observing will appear in March, when Mercury will join the parade. In particular, in the first week of March, you will be able to see the thin sickle of the Moon next to Mercury, Saturn, and Venus.

The parade of planets will end on March 12, when Saturn will be "immersed" in the sun. The next Full Parade, when all seven planets will appear together in the night sky, will take place on February 8, 2169.

So you should definitely take the opportunity to observe this rare phenomenon. Ukrainian astronomers recommend choosing a place as far away from city lights and with an open horizon as possible to enjoy the spectacle to the fullest.

For a more detailed observation of Uranus, Neptune, or Mercury, which are farther from the Earth, amateur telescopes or binoculars will be useful.

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