A Rare Celestial Spectacle: A Parade of Six Planets on February 28

Сергей Гармаш Local news
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On February 28, a rare astronomical event is expected — a parade of six planets that will align in the southwestern part of the sky, occupying a quarter of the celestial sphere. Such significant parades occur approximately once every 20 years, according to media reports.

After sunset, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune will be visible in the sky. Four of these planets — Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter — will be visible without special equipment. However, observing Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope, as they are not as bright.

Jupiter will be located near the illuminated part of the Moon, while Uranus will be close to the Pleiades cluster, which is well visible in the night sky. Mercury and Venus will be low on the horizon, which may make them difficult to observe. Saturn and Neptune will form a striking pair, being close to each other.

Experts from the Academy of Sciences note that such astronomical phenomena are natural and predictable. They do not influence the fates of people or the development of society, despite popular mystical interpretations. Scientists urge us to view this parade of planets as a rare and beautiful spectacle that demonstrates the scale and harmony of the cosmos.
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