According to NASA, “four bright planets” will be visible each evening this month which forms a “planet parade”. A planet parade is when several of our solar system’s planets are visible in the night sky at the same time. 

“Also look for a close approach of Venus and Saturn, Mars occulted by the Moon, and meteors!” their website says.

To celebrate, Elkins Nutrition in Elkins Park will host a Planet Parade Observation Night on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00pm.

Owner Hector Ybe is encouraging attendees to bring their own telescopes. The rain date will be Saturday, January 25.

“It looks like we are going to have a great turnout so I included some of the businesses in the area. Every participating business will have their own observation station and telescope with a planet assigned for the view that can help us to focus in one specific planet,” Ybe told Glenside Local.

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Photo: NASA