OT: Interesting planetary conjunction coming up.

[DJ Spanky]

For those who like to skywatch, for about a month starting on January 20th, 5 planets will be visible in the sky before dawn. Plus there's supposed to be a comet coming through during that period.

CNN >> Skywatchers to get special treat -- five planets and a comet

 

[Source]

Thanks! Love astronomy stories. No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

 

[carolina scarlet]

For those who like to skywatch, for about a month starting on January 20th, 5 planets will be visible in the sky before dawn. Plus there's supposed to be a comet coming through during that period.

CNN >> Skywatchers to get special treat -- five planets and a comet

Sky would be E W N S?

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[RUaMoose]

Just spotted Mercury (I think) about 10 degrees above the horizon as I crossed the Raritan Bay