See All Seven Planets in the Sky this Week

This week, amateur astronomers will be able to see all seven planets of our solar system in the night sky. Here's how to find them.

All the planets in the Solar System are visible in the sky this week. Here’s how to see them.

By James Maynard

This week, amateur astronomers will be able to see all seven planets in the Solar System visible in the night sky, making a beautiful sight for stargazers. Even the outermost planets — Uranus, and Neptune (plus the dwarf planet Pluto) can be seen by observers using telescopes.

Jupiter and Saturn can easily be found in the southwestern region of the evening skies, while everyone’s favorite ex-planet, Pluto, might be found by skilled amateur astronomers. Venus and Mercury, huddling close to the Sun, can be seen just before sunrise. Mars, meanwhile, is spending its time with our two ice giants — Uranus and Neptune.

Read more: https://thecosmiccompanion.net/see-all-seven-planets-in-the-sky-this-week

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- James