If You Missed The Unique Planetary Alignment On June 3, Here's When You Can Witness It Next

On June 3rd, a remarkable planetary alignment occurred before sunrise. This unusual astronomical occurrence, known as the Parade of Planets 2024, featured the alignment of six planets, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, before dawn for a stunning show. If you missed it, don't worry; you'll get another chance to appreciate the view shortly.

When will the planets align again??

The next planetary alignment is slated for August 28 | Image: Canva

Today.com said that the next planetary alignment is slated for August 28. Interestingly, the alignment will include the same six planets. In addition, three similar events are apparently planned for 2025.?

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While the initial event will take place on January 18, it will be repeated on February 28 for everyone to experience.?

The third alignment is set for August 9 next year. Unlike previous alignments, the second and third occurrences next year will contain seven important planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

What is planetary alignment?

Planets appear to align in a straight line, creating an illusion | Image: Canva

Simply expressed, the celestial event signifies a rare alignment of planets in the solar system. Planets appear to align in a straight line, creating an illusion.?

It is important to remember that this is an optical illusion rather than a genuine event. NASA once stated that planetary alignment happens when two or more planets come close together, making a conjunction in the sky.?

Why June 3 wasn't the best view of the planetary alignment??

The sun's light will be too close to the horizon to be seen | Image: Canva

According to NASA and Astronomers Without Borders specialists, June 3 is not the greatest time to watch the planetary parade. This is because Uranus, Mercury, and Jupiter will be swallowed up by the sun's light and will be too close to the horizon to be seen.?

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However, astronomers recommend that skygazers wait until the end of the month to view the planetary alignment.

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