(Reuters) – Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets in the sky this month, will be joined by tiny Mercury for a rare celestial show this weekend.
Typically, Venus, the second-closest planet to the sun, and Jupiter, which orbits beyond Mars, are tens of millions of miles apart. But they have been cycling together while moving ever closer to each other this month, joined by the innermost planet Mercury.
The celestial show peaks on Sunday when the trio will appear as a bright triangle of light in the western sky beginning about 30 minutes after sunset.
Triple conjunctions are relatively rare, according to NASA. The last one was in May 2011 and the next one will not occur until October 2015.
“This triple is especially good because it involves the three brightest planets in May’s night sky,” the U.S. space agency said on its website.
The formation should be visible even in places with bright city lights, though a clear view of the western horizon is a must.
Astronomers suggest sky-watchers let Venus and Jupiter be their guide. As the sky darkens the planets will be visible to the naked eye.
“They really do shine so brightly that you might mistake them for one or two approaching airplanes with their landing lights turned on,” the University of Texas’ StarDate magazine wrote on its website.
On Sunday, Mercury forms the top of the triangle. By Monday, Venus and Jupiter will be side by side, less than 1 degree apart.
“After that, Venus and Mercury will continue to climb higher into the evening sky, while Jupiter drops toward the sun,” said StarDate.
via Planetary alignment peaks with celestial show this weekend | Reuters.
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I think the configuration of a “triangle” of the planets is unique—???? Any thoughts anyone? God Bless all!!!!!!!!
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YES! I’m searching I’ve lost the video that explained this. In Dec. 2012 there was another alignment that took place that lined up with the pyramids at Giza. This alignment in a triangle has definite illuminati signs also. The triangle is a major sign from the illuminati, and freemason’s. Washington Dc and the Vatican both seem to be layed out in a triangle. I’ll keep searching, in the mean time if you or anyone else has any information, please post it. Thank you! May God bless and keep you.
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Here is a video I stumbled on while searching for the one on planetary alignment. It is a christian rapper but it show’s the illuminati symbolism that is overtaking America and the entertainment industry. Remember this is satanic symbolism, use caution when watching. http://youtu.be/fJaMR1KXcVg
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Here’s a link to another story about the alignment, unfortuanety it just shows the alignments. But you can see what it will look like. Evidently tonight will be a good night to see it. http://earthsky.org/tonight/spica-guide-star-to-saturn-and-omega-centauri-star-cluster?utm_source=EarthSky+News&utm_campaign=274660b3b0-EarthSky_News&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c643945d79-274660b3b0-393675477
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Just wanted to say it is a half hour after sunset and found the planets!………Thank You for this post or I probably would have missed this event.
Julia
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Your welcome, I have to go look. we have a few clouds, don’t know if I can see them or not. 🙂
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WOW! To me this will be the greatest show on earth.I Love in Job when God answers him and asks “Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades,or loose the bands of Orion.I look through my telescope and see the pleiades.They are the MOST BEAUTIFUL cluster of stars out there!!! God Bless All!
Julia
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