Ontarians currently have an opportunity to watch rare celestial cavalcade
Global News
Between June 19 and June 27, in the early morning, probably about an hour before sunrise, you can see a rare planetary lineup.
For the second time in as many months, if you look up to the skies at night, you will be able to see a unique occurrence.
Last month, Ontarians were treated to a super flower blood moon lunar eclipse, and in June we will get to see a celestial cavalcade, according to University of Guelph researcher Orbax Thomas.
“Between June 19 and June 27, in the early morning, probably about an hour before sunrise, you’re going to get an opportunity to see a planetary lineup,” he explained.
“So, you’re going to have Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn — the five visible planets — all going to be in a straight line in the sky in order of the distance of their orbits from the sun.”
The five planets are visible without aid but viewers could have a special treat with some assistance.
“If you do have a pair of binoculars or a or a small telescope you might also get the trait of being able to see Uranus and Neptune in that line up as well,” Thomas told Global News.
Those who wish to check out the celestial lineup will need to wake up early.
“It’s a bit of a small window of about 30 to 90 minutes anywhere in there before sunrise,” Thomas said.
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