Witness the Rare Alignment of Mars, Saturn, and Two Hidden Planets in the Eastern Sky on June 3-4, 2024

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Look towards the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.
On June 3 and 4, 2024, Mars and Saturn will align in the eastern sky.
Only Mars and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye.
Witness the Rare Alignment of Mars, Saturn, and Two Hidden Planets in the Eastern Sky on June 3-4, 2024

On the mornings of June 3 and 4, 2024, an extraordinary astronomical event will take place in the sky: a rare alignment of six planets. Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will appear in a line extending up from the horizon before sunrise. This celestial display is not as uncommon as it may seem; it occurs several times each year.

However, this alignment is not particularly special for several reasons. Only Mars and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, while Mercury and Jupiter are too close to the Sun and too close to the horizon before dawn for the next several weeks. Uranus and Neptune are also too far away from Earth to be seen without a sizable telescope.

Despite this, it is still an impressive sight that can be enjoyed with minimal effort. To view the alignment, look towards the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise on June 3 or 4. The planets will stretch from the low eastern horizon, with Saturn closest to it and Mars following closely behind.

If you miss this alignment or prefer a more convenient viewing time, consider marking your calendar for August 24-31, 2024. During this period, Jupiter will rise high enough above the horizon to join Mars and Saturn in the southeastern sky. Alternatively, from mid January 2025 to mid February, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible in the evening sky.


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A Spectacular, Rare Alignment of 6 Planets Is About to Happen in The Sky

ScienceAlert Michelle Starr Friday, 24 May 2024 00:33
  • Unique Points
    • Six planets - Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus - will align in the sky on 3 and 4 June 2024.
    • Planets appear in a straight line due to their orbit around the Sun on the ecliptic plane.
    • Three or more planets aligning is not uncommon, but five or six is considered large alignment.
    • There will be two more large alignments of these six planets in 2024 and one in 2025.
  • Accuracy
    • A planetary parade is scheduled to occur on 24th May 2024.
    • Six planets - Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune - will align in the early morning sky on June 3.
    • On June 3, 2024, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align along the same line extending up from the horizon before sunrise.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements that are factually correct and do not contain any logical fallacies. However, there is an instance of an appeal to authority when the author states 'A planet forms from what remains of the disk and, if left to its own devices, will stay in that level position.' This statement is true but it is also a common belief among astronomers and scientists. Therefore, while this statement does not contain a fallacy on its own, it does represent an appeal to authority as the author is relying on the consensus of experts in the field.
    • A planet forms from what remains of the disk and, if left to its own devices, will stay in that level position.
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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89%

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A 'Planetary Parade' is Shaping Up in the Sky! Find Out When to Watch

The Weather Channel The Weather Friday, 24 May 2024 07:12
  • Unique Points
    • A 'planetary parade' is scheduled to occur on 24th May 2024.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Skywatchers to witness stellar six-planet alignment on June 3

Beaumont Enterprise Robin Bradshaw Monday, 20 May 2024 18:54
  • Unique Points
    • The calendar year of 2025 will begin with a large morning planet alignment of Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn on January 18.
    • A rare full evening planet alignment of Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus and Jupiter will occur on February 28.
  • Accuracy
    • The planets will be visible just before sunrise.
    • Three or more planets aligning is not uncommon, but five or six is considered large alignment.
    • A full planetary alignment with all seven other planets will occur on the evening of 28 February 2025.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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81%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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Why the "parade of planets" will fail to impress

WRAL News Unknown WRAL Wednesday, 22 May 2024 22:38
  • Unique Points
    • June 3, 2024, August 24-31, 2023 and September 2-8, 2023 are better times to see multiple planets due to their positions in the sky.
    • Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the evening sky from mid January 2025 to mid February.
  • Accuracy
    • On June 3, 2022, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align along the same line extending up from the horizon before sunrise.
    • Six planets - Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus - will align in the sky on 3 and 4 June 2024.
    • There will be two more large alignments of these six planets in 2024.
  • Deception (50%)
    The author makes several statements that are misleading or inaccurate. They claim that the 'parade of planets' on June 3, 2023 is rare and special when in fact it happens several times a year. They also claim that only Mars and Saturn will be visible for most people, but Mercury and Jupiter will not be visible due to their proximity to the Sun and the horizon. However, they later mention that Mercury will be visible in September 2023 and Jupiter in August 2023. These statements are inconsistent with each other and create a false sense of urgency around the June 3 event. The author also states that 'the planets aren't nearly as evenly spaced along the ecliptic as illustrations suggest', but they do not provide any evidence to support this claim or explain how it is relevant to the deception in the article.
    • What is true Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are on the same of the Sun right now and will be extended along a line extending up from the horizon before sunrise that morning.
    • In reality, only Mars and Saturn will be visible for most.
    • This astronomical event is much more likely to disappoint than delight.
    • This is far from rare. It happens several time each year, first in the predawn sky for a few weeks or months, then in the evening sky.
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements that are not entirely accurate or misleading about the 'parade of planets' event. These statements can be considered as appeals to misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric. The author states that 'What is true Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are on the same of the Sun right now' but then goes on to explain that only Mars and Saturn will be visible for most people. This statement is misleading as it creates an expectation that all six planets will be visible when in reality only two are. The author also states 'This astronomical event is much more likely to disappoint than delight.' and 'What is not true This is far from rare.' These statements are inflammatory and do not provide any evidence or reasoning to support their claims. The author also states that 'June 3 isn't special either' and 'August 24-31 will be even better as Jupiter rises high enough above the horizon to join Mars and Saturn.' These statements are subjective opinions and do not provide any evidence or reasoning to support their claims.
    • ]The astronomical event is much more likely to disappoint than delight.[/
    • What is true Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are on the same of the Sun right now[
    • This isn't special either. It isn't even the best time to see the most planets in the pre-dawn sky.
    • August 24-31 will be even better as Jupiter rises high enough above the horizon to join Mars and Saturn.
  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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‘Planet Parade’ 2024: watch guide for 6 planets aligned on June 3

LiveNOW from FOX FOX TV Friday, 24 May 2024 07:18
  • Unique Points
    • The Biden administration has given NASA until the end of 2026 to establish a new time zone for the moon.
  • Accuracy
    • The upcoming planet parade on June 3, 2024 will feature Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
    • Six planets - Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus - will align in the sky on 3 and 4 June 2024.
    • Mercury is visible without aid but requires a clear view due to its low position on the horizon.
    • There will be two more large alignments of these six planets in 2024 and one in 2025.
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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