ISLAMABAD: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Tuesday announced that a celestial spectacle would adorn the night skies from the last week of January through mid-February 2025, as five planets aligned in a breathtaking formation.<\/p>\n
Commonly referred to as a \u2018Planetary Parade\u2019, this phenomenon occurs when four or more planets lined up in the sky.<\/p>\n
On January 25, with a waning crescent moon and a moderately clear sky, astronomy enthusiasts will have the opportunity to observe Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn appearing along a similar celestial line.<\/p>\n
Of these, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, offering a rare treat for stargazers.<\/p>\n
Suparco said identifying the planets were easier with some knowledge of constellations.<\/p>\n
Free stargazing apps could help pinpoint celestial objects by simply pointing the device at the night sky.<\/p>\n
These tools would display the names of planets, stars and other objects for accurate identification.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the space agency explained where and how to locate the planets during this alignment.<\/p>\n
Suparco said Mars, the Red Planet (Magnitude -1.3), will shine brightly on the eastern horizon, situated in the constellation Gemini.<\/p>\n
Jupiter (Magnitude -2.6) is found above Mars in the constellation Taurus. Jupiter will be a dazzling sight alongside the stunning Pleiades, Hyades clusters, and the yellow star Aldebaran.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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