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You can watch the map 'live' on the NASA interactive map site.
Solar System Interactive
April is set to have its fill of cosmic events with a solar eclipse and two planetary alignments occurring. Here is what we know about the events.
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Seeing the planets of the Solar System aligned in a neat line is one of many awe-inspiring stargazing experiences we can get – and this month you could have a chance to see it with your own eyes.
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Discover how to observe planetary alignments with this colorful infographic and mark your calendar for the next “planet parade”.
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Describes which planets could be seen in the vicinity of the eclipsed Sun on April 8th 2024 and where in the sky they could be found
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On April 20, 2024, five planets will appear together in the morning sky! Discover how to see them all and get a glimpse into the science behind planetary alignments.
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April is set to have its fill of cosmic events with a solar eclipse and two planetary alignments occurring. Here is what we know about the events.
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During the eclipse, it's best to be in Indiana.
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Will there be other planetary alignments this year?
In 2024, there will be a total of four planetary alignments. All of them, except for the April 4 alignment will be large alignments.
- On April 20, there will be a planetary gathering of five planets: Venus, Mercury, Neptune, Mars and Saturn.
- On June 7, there will be a planetary alignment of six planets: Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn.
- On Aug. 28, there will be a planetary gathering of six planets: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn.
In 2025, there will be three planetary alignments with one including all planets. The last time all eight planets were aligned was on Dec. 28, 2022.
- On Jan. 18, 2025, there will be six planets in the alignment: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn.
- On Feb. 28, 2025, all planets will be on the same side of the sun for a great planetary alignment.
- On Aug. 29, 2025, there will be a planetary alignment of six planets: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn.
This astronomy calendar of celestial events contains dates for notable astonomical events in 2024 including moon phases, meteor showers, eclipses, planetary alignments, occultations, oppositions, conjunctions, comets, asteroids, and astronomy events.
www.seasky.org
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