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Planetary Parade 2025: How to watch six planets tonight from India


Published on 2025-01-25 13:02:21 - WION
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  • On January 25, 2025, stargazers will be treated to a rare sight as six planets
  • Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus align in the night sky.

The article from WION discusses a rare celestial event known as the "Planetary Parade" occurring in 2025, where six planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus—will align in the night sky. This alignment will be visible from India, offering a spectacular view for skywatchers. The article provides details on how to best observe this phenomenon, suggesting that viewers look towards the western horizon just after sunset. It also mentions that while Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn might be visible to the naked eye, Mercury and Uranus might require binoculars or a telescope for clear viewing. The event is described as a unique opportunity for both amateur and professional astronomers to witness the planets appearing close together in the sky, an occurrence that happens due to the planets' orbits aligning from Earth's perspective.

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