Rare planetary alignment this weekend - so get up early
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Thais are being urged to get up early from Friday to Sunday to witness a rare alignment of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury and the moon.
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand reported that the alignment will take place before daybreak. “If you look towards the east, a crescent moon will be seen right along an alignment of Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Mercury. The sight should be clearly visible if the sky is not obscured by clouds or haze.”
Saran Potyachinda, the institute’s deputy director, said the public should be able to view this planetary alignment from October 9 to 11. It is similar to the one that occurred in June but this time will occur just before dawn. “It’s a good opportunity to be able to observe four planets in our solar system with our own eyes, all in the same direction, at the same time,” he said.
For astronomical information, go to www.Narit.or.th or the organisation’s Facebook fan page at NARITpage.
