Planets before sunrise in June, with the Moon joining the lineup on the 23rd.
(Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Sometimes the stars align, and other times the planets do.
The last time the five planets aligned sequentially was in 2004.
Planets before sunrise in June, with the Moon joining the lineup on the 23rd. (Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech)
They will be visible pre-dawn in a long arc across the horizon.
One planet, Mercury, will become brighter as the month progresses.
Be sure to catch this sight in the early hours.
45 minutes before sunrise on June 23, 2022. (Photo:Sky & Telescope illustration)
How can you catch this celestial show?
First, find a clear view across an eastern horizon.
Diana Hannikainen,Sky & Telescope’sobserving editor, suggested to NPR that interested astronomers arrive 30 minutes before sunrise.
Bring binoculars to fully appreciate the splendor.
Don’t be disappointed if you don’t catch Mercury early on, she says.
Four planets already is a beautiful, beautiful sight.
Five planets will align across the pre-dawn horizon each morning in June.
45 minutes before sunrise on June 23, 2022.
(Photo:Sky & Telescope illustration)
