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Feb 6, 2024 · Science Reporter. Venus and Mars are due to merge into one in the skies for a brief moment later this month, in an uncommonly close approach of our two planetary neighbors. In the early hours...
Feb 5, 2024 · Over the coming weeks, Venus will shift towards Mars until they appear to merge into one another, just a half a degree apart, on Feb. 22. To view this planetary illusion, you’ll need to find a place with a clear view of the western horizon – few to no tall trees or buildings.
Feb 22, 2024 · Venus and Mars may appear like a cosmic colon during the planetary conjunction set to happen in the predawn sky on February 22. Read to learn more.
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- What Is Planetary Conjunction?
- Planetary Alignment
- Locating Planets with Sky Tonight
- Upcoming Conjunctions
In simple words, a planetary conjunction occurs when two or more planets appear close to each other in the sky. Such proximity of planets is an optical illusion — in reality, they are very far away from each other. From an astronomical point of view, a conjunction happens when celestial objects share the same right ascension¹ or ecliptic longitude²...
Some people confuse a planetary conjunction and a planetary alignment, sometimes referred to as a “planet parade.” A conjunction implies a shorter than usual distance between objects in the sky, while an alignment means that planets line up in a row in the same area of the sky, as seen from the Earth.
You can easily locate planets in the sky above you with the help of Sky Tonight. Just follow these steps: 1. Launch the app and type the name of the planet you're looking for in the search bar. 2. Tap the blue target button next to the relevant result, and the app will show you the planet's location on the sky map. 3. Tap the blue compass button to...
January 19, 2025: Saturn-Venus
On January 19, at 01:26 GMT (January 18, 08:26 p.m. EST), Saturn (mag 1.1) will pass 2°12' from Venus (mag -4.6). Both planets will be bright enough to be seen with the naked eye. Look for them in the evening, about an hour after sunset. Venus and Saturn will be in the constellation Aquarius, above the western/southwestern horizon for the Northern Hemisphere and just above the western/northwestern horizon for the Southern Hemisphere.
February 1, 2025: Neptune-Venus
On February 1, at 16:33 GMT (11:33 a.m. EST), Neptune (mag 7.9) and Venus (mag -4.8) will be at a distance of -3°19' from each other in the constellation Pisces. A thin crescent Moon will join them and even pass between the planets at some locations. Look for them in the evening, when the sky gets dark. While Venus will be bright enough to be seen with the naked eye, faint Neptune will require a small telescope or at least binoculars. To locate Neptune near Venus in the sky, use the free astr...
February 25, 2025: Saturn-Mercury
On February 25, at 12:02 GMT (07:02 a.m. EST), Saturn (mag 1.1) will pass 1°27' from Mercury (mag -1.2). Technically, both planets are bright enough to be visible to the naked eye, but at this period, they will be too close to the Sun to be seen in its glare. Now you know how and when to spot the planets close together. If you enjoyed this article, share it with your friends. We wish you clear skies and happy observations!
Jul 9, 2021 · The next Venus-Mars conjunction will occur Feb. 22, 2024. On that date, 38′ will separate the pair, which will lie in Capricornus in the morning sky, 26° west of the Sun.
Jul 13, 2021 · Venus and Mars are both in the night sky in July, slowly approaching and eventually passing one another. Venus started the month below Mars and is moving up and away from the setting sun as the...
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Jul 12, 2021 · Venus and Mars, two planets humanity is deep obsessed with right now, will make a joint appearance together in the night sky on Monday, July 12, as they cozy up to each other in a close...
