For the first time in 18 years, a planetary party like few others will "peak" this Thursday and Friday morning! It will look in order just like this graphic I put together for you to aid in viewing.
While the visibility of all 5 planets will be visible through the end of June, the viewing will be best and most apparent to the bare eyes these next two days!
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be clearly visible in this orientation before sunrise! Best time to see is 4AM through sunup. Last time they all were visible was 2004 at the same time, and this won't happen again until 2040.
Look in the southeast horizon! The crescent moon will also fall perfectly in line. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will still be visible most mornings throughout July, however the planets will spread out farther as the month goes on.
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