Recently and very many “Planetary parade“There was an interesting astronomical phenomenon, which probably inspired unethical Skyvocators to search for the seven planets spread in the sky.
Some planets – like Venus, Bupeter And Mars planet – It was relatively easy to spot due to his great talent. Others, such as Mercury And saturnThis was a bit more difficult to see because they were quite low for the West-South-West horizon against a bright twilight sky. And two remaining planets, Uranus And NeptuneCan only be seen by observers Good binoculars Or one Backyard telescopeIn addition, they needed to know where to see in the sky.
Was this planetary gathering rare? It depends on how you define “rare”. The last time seven planets were together in the sky, not really long ago: July 2020.
For that event, you have to get up before sunrise, because all the planets were visible in the morning. So 4.5 years had passed between the last “great alignment” and what had happened just. For comparison, a given place on Earth only experiences total solar eclipse Once every 360 yearson average.
Planetary summit meetings are held every year
There are different types of combinations and configurations that include planets during any year. This is highly unusual, however, to appear in the same small area of the sky for three or more bright planets.
From our worldly convenience point, we can easily see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with our eyes because they revolve around S.United NationsEach of these planets proceeds against the wiring background at its own speed and with its own track. It is clear that, because they are constantly moving at different speeds, the position of all five planets at any particular time is unique to that particular moment.
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Follow all the planets of naked-eyes as well as the moon, a fictional line in the sky which is called acryptic. Aculiptic is also the path that takes through the sky through the sun through the sun. Technically, the acryptic represents the expansion or projection of the plane of the Earth’s orbit that is towards the sky. but because Moon And the planets Move to classes whose aircraft are not very different from the orbital aircraft of the Earth, these bodies, when appearing in our sky, are always close to the relatively acryptic line.
Twelve Aculiptically passes through the constellations AmountTheir names can be easily identified on the standard star chart and are familiar with millions of horoscope users.
Part of disaster?
The ancient humans probably saw that the planets, who meet bright stars, had freedom to wander in the sky, while other “definite” stars were vested in their positions. This ability to move was almost for magical, supernatural quality. In fact, there is evidence that the planets were associated with the gods, which are inherent in their names, representing the ancient gods.
Thousands of years ago, Skyvachers must have assumed that if the movements of the planets had no importance, it would be informed to those who can read these astronomical signs of what was held in the store. Indeed, till date, some people strongly believe that the changing position of the Sun, Moon and planets can affect the destiny of individuals and nations.
But is there any chance that any kind of planetary lineup can have any effect on our life in any way?
forget it.
No astrologer can predict planet alignment or any other astronomical configuration when a specific event will occur, good or bad, on Earth.
Destruction? Holocaust? (Oops! Never mind …)
In May 2000, the Sun, Moon and five naked-eye planets were contained within a place during just 25.9 degrees. There was a lot of publicity about this gathering, some suggested that it was a omen of disasters and holocaust around the world. EarthOthers wonder whether such cosmic system can have dangerous geopolitical effects, such as volcanic eruptions, huge storms or tsunamis.
Such concerns are not new. Whenever there is an unusual astronomical gathering, it is almost always with a sense of surprise and a lump sum. But such a clustering of heavenly bodies has gravity, magnetic and tidal effects, more and more minuscules.
Was there any validity of claims that clustering of planets could affect Earth a quarter century ago? Even if all the planets were absolutely corresponding to the Earth and for us at their lowest possible distance, the tide of joint planets would be equal to only 0.00015 (or 1/6460) average tide due to the sun. The tide of the planets in May 2000 was actually less, as the planets of five naked-eyes were deployed far towards the Sun.
The planets in the night sky are always shifting inside and out of astronomical contact, and astronomical forgetting disease allows us to forget that we saw them gathering for such a performance. We usually fail to remember that no influential magical thinking was given to the previous event.
In fact, the “Great Astronomical Realization of 2000” had no effect on our planet.
When is the next alignment?
As mentioned earlier, it is highly uncommon for three or more bright planets in the same small area of the sky. For three planets, clusters simultaneously, famous Belgium Astronomical Calculator Jean Mayis It calls it “planet trio”,“In his 1997 book”Mathematical astronomyMayis compiles a list of times from 1980 to 2050 when three planets fit with a minimum diameter less than 5 degrees in a patch of the sky. (For comparison, your clanded fist 10 degrees held on measures of arm length.)
On April 20, 2026, Mercury, Mars and Saturn will squeeze in a space measuring less than 1.7 degrees. Unfortunately, the planets will be very rare, near the eastern horizon, against a bright twilight sky, half an hour before sunrise. The telescope will be required to see the tight triangle formed by these three worlds. In the Southern Hemisphere, observers will benefit that this trio will appear to some extent and arise about an hour before the sun, which will make the planets look somewhat easier.
Great alignment Redux (almost)
On October 22, 2028, we will have a close-practice of great alignments of 2020 and 2025. An hour before sunrise, seven planets will be out in the sky from east to west, which is much less than the eastern horizon with mercury and Jupiter. There will be great Venus, while high, yellow-orange in the south-east sky will hover over the blunt star regulas. Nakshatra LeoA striking color is made for the opposite.
Uranus will be high in South -West, Heads Star North of Star Cluster and bright orange star Aldebaran Nakshatra TaurusIn the magnitude of 5.6, this green world will barely appear to the naked eyes under a dark, non-anti-influential sky. Otherwise, you will need binoculars or a small telescope to see it. Finally, Saturn will be about a quarter of the way in the western sky. The only planet will be “out of the loop” Neptune, which will be under the horizon.
Planetary quintulets
Finally, there are planetary quintules – five planets crowded with a diameter of 10 degrees or less within one area of the sky. Aberdeen, Mississippi’s amateur astronomer Jerald V. Uptained in Mathematical Astronomy Morsal of Jean Mayis1997 Wilman-Bell, Inc. One of these will be on September 8, 2040, when the five bright planets – Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Mars – will fit in a circle of 9.3 degrees in diameter.
Prior to 2040, the last planet was in the year 1186, and UpttenRecords suggest that the closest group of five planets that year was due to nervousness among the citizens of Europe that disasters would be the result of disasters worldwide. “
In 2040, there will be a thin waxing crisant moon just below the five planets. This incredible performance will be in the evening sky. Unfortunately, it will be very rare in the west against a bright twilight sky, possibly it will be difficult to see it. But once again, in the Southern Hemisphere, viewers will be able to see this amazing array a little more and later set up in a deep sky.
Given that it would be the first planet Quintulet in more than 800 years (now (now) he is Rare!), This may be worth considering a trip below just to see it! Mark your calendar!
Who acts as an instructor and guest lecturer in Rao New York Hayden PlanetariumHe writes about astronomy Natural history magazine, Akash and telescope And other publications.
