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The new year brings with it a spectacular astronomical event that will capture the attention of astronomers and skywatchers worldwide.
In 2025, six planets of our solar system will align in a rare celestial event, offering a unique opportunity for observation and study.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and possibly other planets will form a spectacular alignment, making the sky look like a giant “parade” of our planets.
While this alignment is rare, it is not entirely unusual. The planets of the solar system move in orbits at different speeds, but from time to time, they reach positions that allow for an optical alignment as seen from Earth.

The peak of this planetary alignment is expected to occur around June 2025, and it will be visible to the naked eye. However, using binoculars or telescopes will reveal more details of each planet’s surface.
The best time to observe the planets will be at dawn or dusk, when they appear high in the sky and are illuminated by the Sun.

The scientific interest in such an alignment is significant. Scientists have the opportunity to study the orbits and interactions of the planets, while for astronomers, it is a chance to examine the dynamics of the solar system from a fresh perspective.

If you find yourself gazing at the sky in June 2025, you will have the chance to witness a rare and mesmerizing phenomenon—a reminder of the perpetual motion of the planets around the Sun and the grandeur of the universe.

In January 2025, six of the planets in our solar system will appear to parade one after another across the night sky.

But why are they having a parade? Are they celebrating something?