June 3 'Planetary Parade' Falls Short of Expectations
Astronomers clarify visibility issues and suggest waiting for better alignments later this month and in 2025.
- Only Mars and Saturn were visible to the naked eye during the June 3 event.
- Jupiter and Mercury were obscured by the sun's light, while Uranus and Neptune required telescopes.
- NASA recommends viewing the next significant alignment on June 29, featuring Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and the moon.
- Future alignments, including one in January 2025, promise better visibility and more planets.
- Astrologers note the event's symbolic significance, urging reflection and goal-setting.