According to the report, by the specified date, three planets and the Sun will align in an almost perfect diamond or cross shape, forming a symmetrical configuration with a side length of 2-3 degrees. After that, the parade will gradually begin to disperse.
Mercury is expected to be the first to leave this configuration, doing so by the end of January. In February, Venus will follow, and then Mars.
Scientists noted that the next significant convergence of all three planets near the Sun will not occur until September 2038, and it will be much wider, covering a space of 10 degrees.
Thus, the event on January 22 represents a unique astronomical opportunity, at least for this century, astronomers emphasize.
