A Rare 6-Planet Parade Is Happening Soon
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6 planets could be visible in Louisiana's night sky. When to see them
A rare planetary alignment will make six planets visible shortly after sunset this weekend. Here's which planets you could see and the best way to view.
Josh Dury, from Bristol, photographed the planetary parade in Worth Matravers.
Go outside about an hour after sunset and venture away from tall buildings and trees that will block the view. Look to the western sky and spot Mercury, Venus and Saturn close to the horizon. Jupiter will be higher up, along with Uranus and Neptune.
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