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The “Parade of Planets” in 2024 refers to multiple yearly planetary alignments. These events feature the alignment of several planets in the night sky, creating a striking visual phenomenon. One of the most notable alignments will occur on June 3, 2024, when six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will align. This alignment will be visible in the early morning hours, and optimal viewing conditions require a location with minimal light pollution and a clear view of the horizon​​.
Another significant alignment featuring the same six planets will happen on August 28, 2024. These alignments are relatively rare, especially when involving five or more planets, making them highly anticipated events for amateur and professional astronomers.
To observe these alignments, it’s best to use stargazing apps like Sky Tonight to help locate the planets in the sky. These apps can provide the planets’ positions in real-time and guide users on the best viewing times and locations​​.
For those unable to catch the June 3 event, additional alignments are scheduled for January 18 and February 28, 2025. The February event is expected to include seven planets, offering another spectacular opportunity for skywatching.
These celestial events provide amateur and professional astronomers excellent opportunities to study planetary positions and movements. They also offer a chance to engage the public in astronomy, sparking interest and curiosity about our solar system and the broader universe. Educational programs and public observation events can use these alignments to promote science education and appreciation of the night sky​​​.
So, mark your calendars and prepare your So, mark your calendars and prepare your telescopes for a year filled with cosmic wonders as the planets of our solar system put on a show not to be missed. Sources: (Star Walk)​​ (The Daily Galaxy)​ (Outlook India)​.
