A stunning view of four planets—Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Saturn—aligned in the pre-dawn sky over the RFK (Triborough) Bridge in New York City. The planets are visible even from a city setting, showcasing their brilliance. This planetary alignment, resulting from their orbits within the ecliptic plane, continues through April and May, with Mercury joining in June.

Astronomy Picture from 20/04/2022

Planet Line over New York Bridge

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220420.html


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A stunning view of four planets – Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Saturn – aligned in a row over the RFK (Triborough) Bridge in New York City before sunrise. The planets are bright enough to be seen from the city, showcasing their alignment along the ecliptic plane. This celestial event continues through April and May, with Mercury joining in June.

Astronomy Picture from 20/04/2022

Planet Line over New York Bridge

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220420.html


#PlanetParade #MorningPlanets #EclipticPlane #Astronomy #NYC #Skywatching #Jupiter #Venus #Mars #Saturn #SolarSystem #NightSky #Space