The UK Dark Sky Discovery Sites to view rare seven-planet parade not visible again until 2040

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Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars seem to follow a line these days in the night sky, but it is a visual effect from the earthly point of view: in space, they are not in alignment

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The UK Dark Sky Discovery Sites to view rare seven-planet parade not visible again until 2040

Seven planets are to be visible this week for the last time until 2040 - here are the UK’s Dark Sky Discovery Sites where you can get the best view.

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This week, seven planets are visible in the night sky, in a phenomenon that will not be seen again until 2040. Four of the planets (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars) will be visible to the naked eye. Saturn will be more complicated because it will quickly set on the horizon, and in the cases of Uranus and Neptune you will need a telescope or astronomical binoculars. Therefore, seven planets can be seen in a row, but it should be borne in mind th…

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Wales Sets The Standard For UK Dark Skies Protection With New Guidance

News from Wales With the release of Wales’ Planning for the Conservation and Enhancement of Dark Skies guidance,... The post Wales Sets The Standard For UK Dark Skies Protection With New Guidance appeared first on News from Wales.

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This phenomenon, known as "planetary parade", is a rare spectacle. It will be the last time seven planets can be seen simultaneously, with a unique perspective, until 2040.