For next June 3, a planetary alignmentso if you are a fan of astronomy or even if you want to start understanding it, today in Debate We tell you what the planets are and how to locate them in the sky.
And this 2024 has been transcendental for the astronomysince it was possible to see the solar eclipse on April 8, the passage of Comet Diablo and what has surprised the most so far, being able to observe the northern lights in various parts of the world.
According to experts from the POT and Astronomers Without Borders the alignment of these planets It begins on June 3, and will continue like this until the end of the month when it will be seen more clearly, so we still have several days to prepare.
The June alignment includes the planets Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturnalthough visibility at the beginning of the month may be somewhat affected due to its proximity to the horizon and interference from sunlight.
How to locate them in the sky?
Although the planets can already be seen aligned on June 3, experts recommend waiting until June 29 to observe the alignment perfectly, when the configuration of the planets will be more favorable for viewing. From the earth.
Visible planets will include Jupiter near the horizon, Uranus, Mars, the Moon, Neptune and Saturn. Especially notable will be the position of Neptune, which on June 28 will appear right next to the Moon and, the next day, it will be located above it.
To locate them in the sky, you can use applications that are downloaded to your phone, for example Star Map and Skyview. These tools turn mobile phones into devices capable of identifying and locating celestial bodies in the night sky.
This planetary alignment offers a unique opportunity for astronomy fans to observe and study several planets simultaneously. Although the visibility of some planets will be limited at the beginning of the month, conditions will improve noticeably towards the end of June.
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