Planets align for awesome foursome showcase

[Oz]

Astronomers and stargazers will be looking to the dawn sky tomorrow as planets Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter align over the southern hemisphere.

 

Astrologists predict the visual treat, which will be visible just above the horizon around sunrise, will influence the behaviour and emotions of those on Earth.

 

Fred Watson, the astronomer-in-charge of the Anglo-Australian Observatory in NSW, says stargazers in eastern Australia should look to the sky between 5.00am and 7.00am (AEST).

 

He says tomorrow's planetary show may not be rivalled for another 29 years.

 

"Perhaps the best repeat performance of this - and one that will in some ways be even better - will be when all five of the naked-eye planets come together in the early evening sky on September 8, 2040," he said.

 

But he says tomorrow will not be the only chance to catch a glimpse of the alignment.

 

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Author: Monique Ross

Date: 12/05/2011

Source: ABC News Online

Copyright: © 2011 ABC

[stinky]

hay oz

 

i have seen this the last 3 mornings but it is geting brighter every morning

last time i looked the sun was above the planets and they were still very visable

 

stinky :bongon:

[jimbojones5678]

that sounds cool - I'm going to set my alarm and have a look

 

Jimbo