In early June, there has been a lot of excitement online about a “parade of planets” that will be visible in the morning sky. However, it is important to note that out of the six planets said to be part of this display, only Saturn and Mars will actually be visible. Jupiter and Mercury will be below the horizon in morning twilight and not visible, while Uranus and Neptune are too faint to see without a telescope, especially as the morning sky brightens.
If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of a planet parade, the closest thing to it will be on June 29. On this date, Saturn, the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter will line up across the morning sky. This alignment will continue into July so if you miss it in June you may still have a chance to see this lineup next month. Stay tuned for more information about this celestial event in the next “What’s Up” video.
