6 upvotes, 1 direct replies (showing 1)
View submission: the 6 planets aligning!
the big deal is that i dont have a lot of knowledge about astronomy and this was an exciting news for a common folk like me. its interesting that theyve been aligned for a month already. its an exciting sight to see. is it a common occurrence in astronomy?
Comment by Handeaux at 25/01/2025 at 18:42 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
This year's so-called "parade" is nothing special. Something like this occurs every decade or so. The maximum number of planets you can see with the naked eye at any one time is four. I have seen 5 planets at one time a couple of times in my life.