Star parade via Hessen: Six planets illuminate the night sky!
Star parade via Hessen: Six planets illuminate the night sky!
From Tuesday evening, January 21, 2025, astronomy enthusiasts in Hesse can experience an exciting spectacle in the night sky. Six planets will be visible in a row: Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn. This astronomical constellation is known as the "parade of the planets" and will be admired until the coming days. The best sight time for this is between 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.
Mars will show a slightly reddish shimmer, while Venus stands out as the brightest point in the sky. This makes the viewing of the two particularly impressive. The other planets, Saturn and Jupiter, can also be perceived with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune can only be identified with a telescope or a bright binoculars.
weather conditions and observation locations
The visibility of the planets, however, depends heavily on the weather. In higher altitudes, as in the mountains, the conditions in the first half of the night are ideal. There, the view is usually worse than in the valley if fog or high fog fields appear in the Ried, Rhein-Main area and Rheingau. Darker places, far from the lights of the cities like Frankfurt, offer the best conditions to observe the details of the celestial bodies.
For those who choose the location, the hills of the Taunus are a recommended option. Despite the cool temperatures that are often in the frost area, this region guarantees a better view. Smartphone apps can also be helpful in identifying the planets.
other astronomical events
Interested parties should also prepare for February 28, 2025, if even seven planets will be seen in the sky, including Merkur, which is then no longer outlined by the sun. The arrangement of the visible planets is considered particularly impressive because they will appear in a linear formation. For the identification of the planets, astronomy experts have the following tips ready:- Mars shines reddish and is in the constellation twins in the east.
- Jupiter is bright and high in the constellation bull.
- uranus lies in the constellation ram.
- neptune is located in the constellation fish.
- Saturn is yellowish and recognizable in the constellation of Aquarius.
don't wait for the impressive spectacle to watch in the sky - the stars are cheap!
The prepared tips and precise observation times will make it easier for you to experience the fascination of the night sky up close. So don't miss this chance!
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