Calling all astronomy enthusiasts in Arkansas!!! Get your camera lenses ready for the most epic show on our beautiful planet. Beginning on June 3, you’ll witness five different planets align in the sky. And this incredibly rare display of planetary alignment will be the most exciting phenomenon for sky watchers near and far. So, Arkansas, get ready to view the most spectacular cosmic show as these planets light up our morning skies.
Whether you’re a sky watcher or not, this planetary conjunction is a must-see.
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Beginning on the morning of June 3, just before the sun begins to light up the world, find a spot where you’ll have a clear view of the sky.
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With your naked eyes, you’ll witness Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn align in the heavens. But you can also use binoculars or a telescope for a better view.
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These planets will be aligned based on their orbital order from the sun and should remain visible until the sun rises.
Csaba Zelch / Pexels However, you’ll only have about 30-minutes to view Mercury before it fades from the glare from the sun. But on June 24, it will be visible for about an hour.
Prior to this, we have had other planetary alignments. In fact, since early spring, various planets have been visibly dancing around in the sky.
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But the last time we saw this 5-planet phenomenon was in 2004. Making this celestial show one of the coolest events happening in our skies this year.
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If you have not yet witnessed this epic planetary event, have no worries, you have until the end of June to view these planets.
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However, you’ll only have about 30-minutes to view Mercury before it fades from the glare from the sun. But on June 24, it will be visible for about an hour.
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Did you know about this conjunction happening in the skies above? If so, have you taken images of this incredibly rare planetary display? Share them with us in the comments below.
And if you’re a star gazer and searching for the best place to admire the heavens in Arkansas, this is the perfect location for you.
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