DAt this evening, until February 28, 2025, astronomy enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend a rare and fascinating celestial phenomenon: The parade of the planets. The event will involve all seven seven the celestial bodies of our Solar System, which will be visible in the sky, all at the same time. An extraordinary alignment, which will not be repeated before 2040, making these three days An unmissable opportunity to observe the night sky.
Alignment of the planets in February: which will be visible
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter And Saturnwill be visible to the naked eye in ideal conditions. Venuswith its intense brilliance, will be particularly easy to identify. Marswith its characteristic pink color, will be visible to the east, while Jupiter And Saturn They will be visible to the south-south-west. Uranus It could be visible to the naked eye in a very dark area, far from sources of light pollution, for those who have trained eyes. Neptuneon the other hand, will require the use of a telescope to be observed.
North, south, west, east
To be more precise, Mars It will be visible at the top about 30 ° from the horizon, east. Jupiter And Uranus they will find themselves south-south-west, while Venus, Neptune, Mercury And Saturn they will appear near the horizon to the west, near the point where the sun sets. It is important to find a place with a free horizon, like a plain, to be able to observe Saturn And Mercury.
The rather rare event will occur from this evening to Friday 28. (Getty Images)
When and where to observe the alignment of the planets
The parade of the planets will be better visible immediately after sunseton Wednesday and Thursday, thanks to the discreet presence of a new moon that will contribute to a darker sky. The planets will appear almost aligned from the point of view of the earththanks to the almost flat conformation of the Solar System.
Tips for observation
To get the eyes used to the darkness More time is needed than you might think, at least half an hour. So avoid looking at the cell phone during observation so as not to interrupt this adaptation. Furthermore, binoculars or telescope can be useful To observe the weakest planets, such as Neptune and Saturn.
The effect of the parade of planets
This planetary alignment, It has no appreciable gravitational effects on earthsince the mass of the sun is so predominant as to cancel the force of gravity of the other celestial bodies in practice. However, the opportunity to see seven planets simultaneously represents an exceptional event for anyone with passion for astronomy.
The importance of the event in astrology
The parade of the planets in astrology is often considered a significant and energy loaded event. However, it is important to remember that Astrology is an interpretative discipline And the opinions between different astrologers sometimes differ sometimes significantly. In fact, there are those who believe that The aligned planets amplify cosmic energyleading to moments of transformation, change and personal growth.
There are those who believe that The event has a strong influence on zodiac signs: For example, Mars is connected to action and energy, while Venus is associated with love and relationships. Finally, some astrologers see planetary parades as times of new opportunities, where different energies converge to create new possibilities and openings.
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