'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wAARCAAHAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFgABAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEI/8QAGRAAAgMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAECESFx/8QAFQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQL/xAAUEQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA/9oADAMBAAIRAxEAPwDL0cadJ9JoAKf/2Q=='%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The planet parade will be among the most special celestial events in 2025. However, many wonder what is a parade of planets. For the unversed, this parade refers to the alignment of multiple planets in a small sky sector from Earth's perspective. However, they do not actually align in the solar system as it is impossible.
The parade depends on the visibility of the planets that will be aligned. However, the best part is that the parade began on Friday, January 10, and will last until Friday, February 21. Different planets will have peak visibility on different days.
While planet parade is a stunning phenomenon, it is not that rare. The parade's rarity depends on the number of planets in the arrangement. According to Star Walk, these arrangements are categorized into four types: mini, small, large, and great alignments.
A mini parade involves three planets, which is common and occurs a few times a year. A small parade involves four planets, occurring once or twice annually. A large planet parade involves five or six planets while a great planet parade involves all solar systems and at times includes pluto.
When and where to see the planet parade?
The planet parade will reportedly peak on Tuesday, January 21. Five of the major planets, including Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye. However, Mercury will be hard to spot as it will shortly join the alignment on January 25. Uranus and Neptune will also require a telescope to be seen from Earth. The alignment is expected to have six planets which makes it pretty rare.
Trending
The locations from which the parade will be visible are US, Canada, and Mexico. The residents of Arizona are suggested to look at the southwestern horizon to check the parade.
Those willing to catch a glimpse of the alignment are suggested to take the help of a telescope or a pair of strong binoculars so that the dimmer planets will also be visible. Moreover, the best time to view the parade will be after sunset.
Reply
