Posted in Ohio June 07, 2022 by

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

Summer is the season for stargazing. Here in Ohio, there are quite a few places to check out a sky full of stars. And during the whole month of June, there’s something else that will catch your attention in the night sky. What’s being dubbed a “planet parade” is an incredibly rare celestial event in Ohio where all five of the naked-eye planets will align in the early-morning sky. Here’s more on this fantastic event you won’t want to sleep through!

Attention, star-gazing enthusiasts! Happening all month is a rare celestial event in Ohio known as a "planet parade." It will be visible all month long.
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So what exactly will this entail? Essentially, all five of our solar system's naked-eye planets (those which we can see with a naked eye) will align in their proper order from the sun.
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This will take place early in the morning, so be sure to wake up as early as you can to spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all at once!
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To maximize your chance of seeing all five planets, be sure to look low on the horizon towards the east. There's just a 30-minute window when Saturn will be visible before getting lost in the sun's glare.
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What's particularly fascinating is that although the planets may seem relatively close together from the Earth's perspective, they're actually millions of miles apart from each other.
Whether you're a solar system enthusiast or simply love celebrating unique celestial events, you'll be glad you witnessed this phenomenon.
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The last time this configuration happened was in 2004!

Do you plan on witnessing this rare celestial event in Ohio? Be sure to tell us in the comments below! For related content, check out one of the best places in Ohio for stargazing. It’s one of America’s most incredible dark sky parks and it definitely deserves a place on your bucket list!