The last time five planets aligned was in Dec. 2004 and the next time it will happen will be in 2040.
The last time five planets aligned was in Dec. 2004 and the next time it will happen will be in 2040.
In astronomical terms, conjunction is when two or more objects appear to line up in the sky.
In astronomical terms, conjunction is when two or more objects appear to line up in the sky.
“Planets are often getting closer to each other and farther away from each other, but this is just a particularly fun order.
“Planets are often getting closer to each other and farther away from each other, but this is just a particularly fun order.
The conjunction has been visible for a couple of weeks.
The conjunction has been visible for a couple of weeks.
KSAT Photojournalist Steven Chavez was one of those early risers.
KSAT Photojournalist Steven Chavez was one of those early risers.
In fact, he was already at work and captured the planetary conjunction over the downtown skies above KSAT.
In fact, he was already at work and captured the planetary conjunction over the downtown skies above KSAT.
Over the next few months, the planets will appear to spread out across the morning sky.
Over the next few months, the planets will appear to spread out across the morning sky.
All eight planets will never perfectly align due to our different orbits and tilts.
All eight planets will never perfectly align due to our different orbits and tilts.