Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury to appear in rare 3-planet conjunction – here’s how to see it
Just last month stargazers pointed their peepers to the sky for a glimpse of the ‘Christmas Star’. Now, high off the spectacle 400 years in the making, space enthusiasts will be gifted another extraordinary display! This weekend, see Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury light up the night in with a rare three-planet conjunction.
The solar system’s largest planets may have drifted apart since the December event, but they’re still very visible to those looking hard enough.
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Over the next few days, in addition to the 5th and 6th planets (which just appear as two really bright stars to the naked eye), the sun’s neighbour will also move across our sky.
To see this planetary triangle, NASA recommends that you use a pair of binoculars or a telescope for a clear view. If you have neither of those things, don’t fret, as we said you can also see them by simply lifting your head. You won’t see Saturn’s rings or anything, but it’ll still look pretty cool.
10/10 would recommend, friends! The last time this particular alignment happened was in 2015, so it’ll be quite some time until we see it again! Check it out!
THREE-PLANET CONJUNCTION – MERCURY, JUPITER AND SATURN
When: All weekend (Planets will be closest on Sunday, January 10th)
Time: Right after sunset / Right before sunrise
