Skygazers to witness rare 'Planet Parade' for third time in August

Skygazers who missed the rare opportunity to see six planets aligned in the sky on June 3 will get another chance in August this year.

On August 24, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, and Uranus will be visible in the sky, offering a spectacular view of the celestial bodies.

According to astronomical research, this phenomenon is known as a "planet parade," where multiple planets appear in a straight line.

The event occurs when the planets' orbits align, allowing them to be seen simultaneously from Earth.

The planets will be visible without binoculars, except for Neptune and Uranus, which will require magnification.

Saturn will be the first planet to appear, followed by Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars as the night progresses. Mercury will be visible 30 minutes before sunrise.

The rare alignment will be visible from anywhere in the world and will be the third time this year that multiple planets will be seen at once.

Previous instances occurred during the solar eclipse in April and on June 3.

Scientific research suggests that planet parades are relatively rare due to the unique alignment of planetary orbits.

The event offers a unique opportunity for astronomers and sky enthusiasts to observe the celestial bodies in a single glance.

The planet parade will be visible for a week in different parts of the world, starting from August 24.