Those passionate about astronomy and all those admirers of phenomena that occur in the sky will be able to witness the alignment of the planets at the end of December. If you want to end the year with this experience, stay tuned! Know when this will happen and how you can follow up. Don't miss it!
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1. rare phenomenon
The phenomenon of alignment between these planets is rare and will give us a clearer view of Mercury, known as be difficult to visualize due to the properties and also due to its dimensional characteristics in space sidereal. This is your chance.
2. How will the alignment take place?
According to experts, the phenomenon is already happening due to the beginning of the Geminid meteor shower, which has graced some since last Wednesday, the 14th.
This long rockfall, it seems, originates from an asteroid of the Pallas family, whose name was chosen in 1802 during its discovery to honor the Greek goddess of wisdom.
3. When can it be viewed
Although it is already happening, it can only be seen by us in 23 of this month, which is when the alignment between the six planets of the eight that make up the Solar System.
The apparition can be seen with the naked eye between late afternoon and early evening on the day in question. The sequence will be as follows: Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Mercury.
4. outstanding event
For scholars, this event will be remarkable due to the fact that Mercury is retrograde, that is, it is moving in the opposite way to the other bodies of the system.
For this reason, it will appear close to Venus. That apparition will be lightning.
If you want to watch this show in the sky, you will need to be aware, as it will pass very quickly.
