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The Geminid meteor shower, one of the year's most reliable, peaks tonight but will be hindered by a nearly full moon, reducing visibility by 50-75%. Despite this, bright meteors may still be visible, with optimal viewing away from city lights. The Geminids, originating from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, are known for their bright yellow meteors and can be seen worldwide. Observers in the U.S. might see around 15 meteors per hour during the peak.
A rare alignment of six planets—Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune, and Saturn—will occur just before sunrise on June 3, 2024, creating a "planetary parade" visible from Earth. The best viewing will be from the East Coast with clear skies, and binoculars or a telescope are recommended. Additional alignments of these planets will be visible in August 2024 and January 2025, with all seven planets appearing in the sky on February 28, 2025.
A rare alignment of six planets—Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune, and Saturn—will occur just before sunrise on June 3, 2024, creating a "planetary parade" visible from Earth. The best viewing will be from the East Coast with binoculars or a telescope. Additional alignments of these planets will happen on August 28, 2024, and January 18, 2025, with all seven planets visible on February 28, 2025.