Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are installed in the spectacular display in the night sky. “January is a great time to observe the planets,” said Earthsky astronomer John Gos in the video on the platform. It is a heavenly phenomenon known as a planetary parade or alignment, when several planets in our solar system appear to form a line from our point of view on Earth. Although the visible location of the planet is a great sight, it is not a rare or an irregular event, something from the usual. Let’s understand the planetary parade and how to watch it best.
What is a planetary parade?
Paratha parade is a phrase that people use when two or more planets are visible in the night sky. However, NASA has determined that this is not an astronomical term. So why is the term “planetary parade” used in 2025? The reason is the emergency of several planets. Jupiter shines brightly, while Venus and Mars reach their peak shine in the sky for the first time in the years. Saturn is still visible and random performances of mercury, four or five planets can be easily noticed by a naked eye, creating an exciting heavenly spectacle.
When watching?
Starting from January 21 and reaching its peak approximately January 29, this exciting phenomenon will continue until mid -February. However, in March, Mercury briefly join the planetary parade for a few days, completing the composition of all seven planets in the solar system, except for the Earth. However, observation of Mercury will be difficult because of its small size and proximity to the sun.
Where and how to watch it?
Many observators and parks across the United States organize special activities for the planet’s parade. Griffith Observatory in Los -Angeles, Planetar Hydeen in New York and McDonald Observatory in Texas will provide a telescope session to offer visitors a best look at this heavenly event.
In India, also Astronomy groups across India have been prepared for events where people can witness the planets. However, if you cannot attend the organized session, several applications can direct you to study the night sky yourself. Popular options include Star Walk, Star Tracker and Sky Map, which provide easy -to -use tools to detect planets and stars, ensuring that you do not miss the planet’s parade.
Enjoy the best kind of this heavenly event, in the countryside, away from urban lights, where the sky is the purest for the star. The alignment will be at the peak of January 29, coincides with the new moon, offering the perfect time to observe without the intervention of bright lunar light.
