Five Different Planets Will Align In The Missouri Night Sky During An Incredibly Rare Display
An evening gazing at the Missouri night sky offers so much promise. Maybe we’ll catch a shooting star, or perhaps we’ll witness a rare blood moon. Mark your calendar because the nighttime sky over Missouri is set to put on a spectacular show throughout June when the five naked-eye planets will appear aglow in a row. It’s a sensational and rare event that you don’t want to miss.
For the first time in nearly two decades, since 2004 to be precise, the five so-called naked-eye planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn – will align throughout June.
You can witness this rare celestial event without using binoculars or a telescope, which makes it a can’t-miss for stargazers all over the state. If you want to get a better view, however, you might want to bring out the binoculars or use a telescope, if you have one.
However, mark June 24 on your calendar. That’s when experts predict that the planets will be most easily viewed as Mercury will shine for at least an hour before the sun wakes up.
The aligned planets appear a whole lot closer together than they actually are – there are millions of miles between each of the planets on the ecliptic.
If you want to catch this rare event, make sure you're outdoors a half an hour before sunrise. Find a spot that is free of light pollution to make viewing easier.
Where is your favorite place to view the Missouri night sky? Let us know in the comments! For a one-of-a-kind adventure and some of the best stargazing in the state, you might also want to plan a stay at River of Life Farm in Missouri.
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