Celestial Wonder: Planet Parade 2025 - Dates, Visibility, and Viewing Tips

Celestial Wonder: Planet Parade 2025 - Dates, Visibility, and Viewing Tips

The Planet Parade in 2025 offers a stunning display of six planets aligning in the night sky. Scheduled for January 21 and January 25, this rare phenomenon features Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye post-sunset. Best viewed with minimal light pollution, this alignment invites both astronomical interest and astrological reflection.

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Stars' Gravitational Squeeze Reveals Secrets of Atmosphere-Stripping on Tiny Planets, Boosting Habitable Exoplanet Search

Stars' Gravitational Squeeze Reveals Secrets of Atmosphere-Stripping on Tiny Planets, Boosting Habitable Exoplanet Search

A groundbreaking study has uncovered how stars' gravitational forces strip atmospheres from planets, which could help in finding habitable exoplanets. This research reveals the significant role of compressive forces exerted by parent stars on planets' atmospheres, aiding in understanding atmospheric escape processes and their impact on planetary habitability.

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