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There is a time to hope for a break in the winter cloud cover of WA, it is now – at least if you are a fan of astronomy.
For the first time in two years, five planets and the moon could be visible above the state tonight and, if clouds emerge, you will not even need to A telescope to enjoy it.
Matt Wood of the Perth Observatory said that the orbits of Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter will line up for a rare show, seen only a few times in the decades, around 7 pm.
Mars, which is at its closest point to Earth, will be seen at its peak in 15 years.
"It's really exciting because it's something that people can"
"You can take children out and that's a good way to introduce them to the world." astronomy. "
However, a typical winter forecast threatens to block our view of the five planets, with the rain and clouds expected for most of the week.
Mr. Wood said the stargazers could increase their chances of seeing the show by seeking an unobstructed view to the east and west, where Mercury and Mars will be low in the sky.
Next week, WA astronomers will be treated to the second lunar eclipse for the entire year.On July 28th, the Earth will begin to recover the moon from its shadow at 1.14am before a partial eclipse at 2.24am and a total eclipse between 15h30 and 4.21am
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