Vancouverites Invited to Witness Rare Planetary Alignment
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Vancouver, BC – Stargazers in Vancouver have a rare treat in store this week.A celestial alignment will see six planets visible in the night sky, creating a spectacular display for those who look up.
The alignment, featuring Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, will be visible in the hours after sunset.While Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen with the naked eye, Uranus and Neptune will require the aid of a telescope.
To help the public catch a glimpse of this cosmic spectacle, the University of British Columbia’s Astronomy Club is hosting a special stargazing event on Friday. The event is free and open to everyone, offering a chance to view the planets through telescopes provided by the club.
“You’ll have great views of Venus, Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter,” says Jeremy Heyl, a professor of physics and astronomy at UBC.”With the telescopes we have, you might get a good sense of Neptune and Uranus, but they are quite difficult to find as they are in a part of the sky with very few shining stars.”
The forecast predicts clear skies over Greater Vancouver, making Friday an ideal night for stargazing..ca/info/assets/svg/rc-info-icons.svg#expand”/>
Le rapprochement de Vénus et Jupiter est assez commun et survient environ une fois par année.
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