Five Different Planets Will Align In The Louisiana Night Sky During An Incredibly Rare Display

There are several astrological events that light up the night sky throughout the year, usually in the form of meteor showers like Perseids every August or Geminids in December. This month, skywatchers will be treated to a rare cosmic event: five planets will be aligned and visible to the naked eye. All you have to do is look up! Here's what you need to know:

Night sky enthusiasts, take note! From March 25th - March 30th, 2023, it will be possible to see 5 planets in Louisiana's night sky.

It's a truly rare and dazzling event, so this is your chance to see something truly special!

Since it will happen over the course of 5 days, you have a bit of time to check it out.

So if you encounter cloudy skies one night, there's time to wait for a clear night. As the month wears on, it'll actually get easier to see.

The best time to look up is right before dawn, when the sky is at its darkest.

You’ll be able to see Mars, Uranus, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury. You'll likely want to use binoculars in order to spot Uranus.

While it's not rare to see the planets on your average night, it is rare to see this many in this order!

A conjunction is when two or three planets are seen together, and that's a fairly common sighting. Seeing five line up so perfectly is worth setting your alarm for.

So how can you see these dazzling planets in Louisiana? You'll want to get as far away from city lights as you can.

Light pollution will make it difficult to see all of the planets, especially our shy friend, Mercury.

Your best bet is to make a night of it! Gather up some blankets and snacks and find a quiet, dark spot to enjoy.

You might even get extra lucky and catch a shooting star. Make a wish!

What do you think? Are you planning on spending a night outside gazing up at the sky? Remember, the further you are from city light pollution, the better the view. We'd recommend seeing this awesome event from remote areas like the Kisatchie National Forest or down along the coast near Holly Beach or Grand Isle.

To learn more about this rare and fascinating night sky event, watch the brief video below: